“The thing about negotiations, not to mention the manipulation, is you can't go too far in any direction. Refusing once is good, twice is usually okay but a third is risky. You never know when the third person will stop playing and you end up with nothing.”
In this gripping tale, readers are introduced to a cast of characters whose lives are intertwined by a series of mysterious events. As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a thrilling journey through the complexities of human relationships and the dark underbelly of society. more
Sarah Dessen is an American bestselling author known for her young adult novels. Born on June 6, 1970, she has written numerous books focusing on teenage girls' coming-of-age stories, exploring themes of family, friendship, love, and self-identity. Her works are praised for their emotional depth and realistic character portrayals, often appearing on The New York Times bestseller list. Dessen graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and currently lives in North Carolina with her family. Her notable works include 'Just Listen,' 'Along for the Ride,' and 'The Moon and More,' which have been translated into multiple languages and gained a global readership. more
“Things are more like they are now...than they have EVER been before!”
“Cutting a tree down doesn't kill it; it erases it from history.”
“No emotion was pure, because everything was mixed up with fear and hatred.”
“Paranoia. The more you think of an imaginary problem, the more you feel as though it’s real –”