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When Caitlin gets pulled into a relationship with the dangerously magnetic Rogerson, she drifts into a kind of beautiful haze where real life—and real problems—fade away. But as their connection deepens, she begins to realize that losing herself in someone else might come at a cost she's not prepared to pay. This is a haunting, unforgettable story about the seductive allure of escape and what it takes to wake up and reclaim your own life. Dessen writes with such emotional clarity about how easy it is to let love become something that drowns you instead of lifts you up.
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