Fourteen-year-old Carol Adalis has always lived in the shadows—lonely, ignored, and misunderstood. That is, until Alexandra Anniston, the school’s most popular girl, unexpectedly stands up for her.

As their unlikely friendship grows, so do questions, secrets, and doubts. Can Carol truly trust Alexandra—or is she just another heartbreak waiting to happen?

A heartfelt story of friendship, betrayal, and finding strength through words.