![]() Framed by Harper’s narrative voice, presented in what is often a whirlwind of nonstop thoughts, the story also deftly and empathetically engages head-on with anxiety. This gorgeous coming-of-age novel thoughtfully examines questions of identity, family, kindness, and a longing for connection. Harper, who is nursing a broken heart after a breakup, is both excited and terrified about what will become of her after this experience. The four eventually find their biological father, and they embark on a summer trip of self-discovery. A chance online comment leads her to half sibling Dario, and, as they become closer, they connect with two others who share half their DNA: Simone and Wyatt. She has always wondered about her anonymous sperm donor father and how his DNA may influence her. “Seventeen-year-old Harper lives under pressure to academically achieve, continuously engage her Instagram followers, and think about her future, all of which worsens her anxiety-which is already at an all-time high because of the pandemic. *Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction of the Year *Amazon Best YA Book of the Year Editor’s Pick ![]()
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