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Review
“We have grand visions of our lives because we assume we are the center of the universe while in reality, the universe doesn’t even realize we’re there.”
~ Lilah
Such a profound statement to be made by someone who is only 17/18 years old in this book. It is quotes like this that made me forget that the story is about high school students. Lilah and Chase experience so much in their short years. They learn lessons that I don’t even think most adults learn.
Lilah thought she was done with the small town of Blackwater, Texas but circumstances beyond her control send her back there for her last half of her senior year of high school. To make matters worse she and her father now have a new roommate, Chase. Chase was her best friend growing up and they are so entangled in each other’s lives it is hard to imagine how Lilah ever thought she stood a chance against Chase. Lilah has had a hard time in life. She has gone through things that no child should have to deal with. She handles it the best way she knows how. I admired Lilah’s strength. I don’t know how I would have handled everything she did.
“Dirt is chaos, gritty, full of bugs and decay, but from that dirt comes such immense beauty.”
~ Lilah
Chase lost so much in his life but his outlook on life is still bright. He is moving in with his baseball coach and his daughter, the same girl who used to be his best friend. The same girl who their mothers were best friends. Chase is so determined to connect with Lilah again that he will do anything for her. He is the golden boy of Blackwater and destined for great things. He is missing one thing; he wants his best friend back.
This story is about so much more than high school best friends. It is the story of loss and love and finding your way in life. This book captivated me from the beginning and I never wanted it to end.
This is a MUST READ for me!! You won’t regret taking this journey with Lilah and Chase!