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Brainy Tess Smith is the younger sibling of the beautiful, popular, volleyball-scholarship-bound Kristina. When Kristina is diagnosed with bone cancer, it drastically changes both sisters' lives. Sometimes the things that annoy us the most about our siblings are the ones we'd miss the most if... read more
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“For the first time in my life, I didn’t feel envy…”
Tess is the exact opposite of her beautiful, athletic sister. And that’s okay. Kristina is the sporty one, Tess is the smart one, and they each have their place. Until Kristina is diagnosed with cancer. Suddenly Tess is the center of... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Tess Smith: The POV character. She is the brainy, artsy sister of Kristina.
- Kristina Smith: Popular sister of Tess who plays volleyball. She gets cancer in her knee.
- Clark Trent: Tess's friend who helps her get through her Kristina's cancer.
- Nick: Tess's friend. The guy that is a "man-whore"
- Jeremy: Friend of Kristina. Friends with Clark Trent.
- Melissa: Add a description of this character.
- Mr. Meekers
- Mr. Pepson
- Dr. Turner
- Bree
First Sentence edit
No matter how much I don't want to care, it's not easy being stranded all alone in the middle of a crowded room like the ugliest dog at the animal shelter.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Janet Gurtler (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 1, 2011
ISBN: 1402256361
Page Count: 304
Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
Country: USA
Publication Date: May 1, 2011
ISBN: 1402256361
Page Count: 304
Awards edit
- RITA Award Finalist (2012: Best First Book)
- RITA Award Finalist (2012: Young Adult Romance)
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