"A gripping, moving, and honest story about everything that really matters in life. Shari Maurer takes a scary experience that happens to very few young adults and makes it both universal and uplifting." --Daria Snadowsky, author of Anatomy of a Boyfriend "An emotional roller coaster,... read more
When you’re 16 years old, it never occurs to you that you might die. Emmi Miller’s got a fabulous life. She has tons of friends, does great in school and is an all-star soccer player who played in Europe last summer. It even looks like Sam Hunter, a totally cute baseball player, might be... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
“I think when you're sixteen, you believe you're invicible. Or immortal. Maybe it's both. <pp. 7>”Emmi Miller
“Of course I care. You're my big sister. I may act like a pain in the butt sometimes, but I actually like you. Pissing you off is just a hobby with me. <pp. 109>”Jeremy Miller
“I hated my life. Maybe it'd be easier if I could just die. <pp.119>”Emmi Miller
“"Some other kid has to die so I can live?" This was too horrifying to wrap my head around. Like, how do you wish for something like that? But then, how do you not, if your own heart isn't working right? <pp.70>”Emmi Miller
“No matter what happens to me you better keep playing soccer. And kiss a few guys for me. What the heck, kiss a lot of guys for me! <pp.127>”Emmi Miller
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