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by Juliana Romano
Lima and Hailey have always been best friends: Lima shy and sensitive, Hailey funny and free-spirited. But Hailey abandons Lima to party with the popular kids and pursue Nate, her disinterested crush. As their friendship falters, Lima and Nate begin spending more time together. And before Lima knows what she's feeling, she and Nate do something irreversible. Something that would hurt Hailey...if she knew it happened.
Lima thinks she's saving her friendship by lying, but she's only buying time. As the secrets stack up, Lima is forced to make a choice: between her best friend forever, and the boy who wasn't meant to be hers.
"Starred Review. Fans of Sarah Dessen and Jenny Han won't want to miss this sensitive exploration of romantic and platonic relationships in flux, and young women coming into their own. Ages 14–up." - Publishers Weekly
"Hand this one to fans of Jenny Han and Morgan Matson." - Booklist
"A narrative that addresses 'the first time' with such sensitivity and grace." - School Library Journal
"An emotionally rich coming-of-age love story." - Kirkus
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Juliana Romano grew up in Santa Monica, California. She is a working artist and writer. First There Was Forever is her debut book.
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