When Lucy transfers to Southpointe High determined to keep her head down and nail her Juilliard audition, the last thing she needs is Jude Ryder—a gorgeous troublemaker from the boys home with a reputation as long as his rap sheet. But there's an undeniable spark between them that makes staying away practically impossible, even though everything about him threatens the carefully controlled future she's built. As Lucy discovers there's so much more to Jude beneath his bad-boy exterior, she realizes that sometimes the person who's supposed to derail your dreams is exactly the one who makes you feel most alive. A swoon-worthy, angst-filled romance about two people from completely different worlds who can't stop crashing into each other.

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Moody indie rock and alternative pop with tension simmering beneath the surface. Think The 1975, boygenius, and Conan Gray—songs about desire you can't deny, walls coming down, and the electricity of forbidden connection. Soft moments give way to intensity. Perfect for that slow-burn spark.