Juliet Newman has it all. A picture-perfect family; a handsome, loving boyfriend; and a foolproof life plan: ace her SATs, get accepted into Harvard early action, and live happily ever after.
But when her dad moves out and her mom loses it, Juliet begins questioning the rules she's always lived by. Suddenly it's difficult for her to remember why she cared so much about rocking Latin exams or snagging elite internships . . . or if her family was ever as happy as she thought they were. And then there's Declan, the gorgeous boy who makes her feel alive and spontaneous—and who's totally off-limits.
Torn between the life she always thought she wanted and one she never knew was possible, Juliet begins to wonder: What if perfect isn't all it's cracked up to be?
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“A high school senior’s Type A life
implodes after her mother takes an overdose of pills…With
clear prose and realistic dialogue, Kantor perceptively illustrates the
pressure that accomplished teens put on themselves to achieve perfection. This timely story will ring true for
today’s disillusioned young people, who are discovering that years of good
grades, piano lessons, and internships don’t necessarily result in adult
happiness.”
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Kirkus Reviews