A powerful YA debut, told with astonishing insight and wit, about the depths and boundaries of true friendship and obsessive teenage love—perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, E. Lockhart, and Sara Zarr.

When Betts meets Aiden at the candy store where she works, their connection is like a sugar rush to the heart. Betts already knows the two of them are infinite. Inevitable. Destined to become an us.

Betts has only ever kept one secret from her best friend, Jo, but suddenly there’s a long list of things she won’t tell her, things Jo wouldn’t understand. Because Jo doesn’t see how good Aiden is for Betts. She finds him needy. Possessive. Controlling.

She’s wrong. With a love like this, nothing else matters.

• A Possessive First Love: Aiden seems perfect, but his affection quickly turns to control, and Betts finds herself keeping secrets from everyone she loves.
• An Unbreakable Female Friendship: Best friend Jo sees the red flags long before Betts does, but speaking up about her fears could mean losing her friend forever.
• A Powerful Cautionary Tale: A gripping and realistic portrayal of how a fairy-tale romance can devolve into a nightmare of emotional abuse and isolation.
• A Compelling Coming of Age Story: Betts must find the strength to see the truth and reclaim herself in this moving novel about finding your voice and defining your own worth.