The first book from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin'—now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!

For fans of John Green and Rainbow Rowell comes this powerful novel about a girl with cancer who creates a take-no-prisoners bucket list that sets off a war at school—only to discover she's gone into remission.

When sixteen-year-old Alice is diagnosed with leukemia, she vows to spend her final months righting wrongs. So she convinces her best friend, Harvey, to help her with a crazy bucket list that's as much about revenge as it is about hope.

But just when Alice's scores are settled, she goes into remission, and now she must face the consequences of all she's said and done.

Contemporary realistic fiction readers who love romantic stories featuring strong heroines will find much to savor in this standout debut.

What happens when your second chance at life means facing the person you became when you thought you were dying?

• Best Friends to Lovers: She needs his help with her list. He’s just trying not to admit he’s been in love with her his whole life.
• Dual POV: Told from the perspectives of both Alice and Harvey, this story shows both sides of their messy, complicated, and unforgettable year.
• Dual Timeline: Alternating between the ‘Then’ of Alice’s diagnosis and the ‘Now’ of her remission, the full story of their fallout comes to light.
• A Messy Bucket List: This isn’t about skydiving. Alice’s list is about payback, settling scores, and dealing with the fallout when you unexpectedly have to live with your choices.