After years of reinventing herself in every new town her dad drags her to, McLean is tired of playing different versions of herself just to escape her parents' messy divorce. When they finally land in a place that actually feels like it could be home, she discovers something dangerous: the possibility of staying put and being authentically herself for once. Dave, the thoughtful guy next door, seems to see through all her carefully constructed personas, and suddenly McLean has to figure out who she really is underneath all the acts. It's a beautiful, deeply resonant story about finding your footing after everything's been shaken loose—and learning that maybe you don't need a fresh start; you just need to stop running.

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