A glance was all it took. That kind of connection, the immediate and raw understanding of another person, just doesn't come along very often. And as rising stars on their Texas high schools' respective basketball teams in this compelling basketball romance, destined for bright futures in college and beyond, it seems like a match made in heaven. But Carli and Rex have secrets. As do their families.

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Liara Tamani, the author, follows two teenagers as they discover how first love, heartbreak, betrayal, and family can shape you—for better or for worse. An emotional young adult novel full of pain, joy, healing, and hope for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jenny Han.