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Janet Gurtler - Author
A dramatic young-adult story about the consequences of a jealousy-driven kiss, sudden death, public scrutiny and private guilt. Samantha must confront how she sees herself after an event she never intended to cause.
Samantha, having kissed Alex to make Zee jealous, becomes the school pariah and a media sensation after Alex dies shortly after they kissed. The plot contains profanity and sexual situations. Samantha didn't mean to hurt anyone. She was just trying to fit in... And she wanted to make Zee a little jealous after he completely ditched her for a prettier girl. So she kissed Alex. And then he died--right in her arms. Sam is now the school pariah and a media sensation. Consumed with guilt, she'll have to find strength that goes way deeper than the fastest time in the 200-meter butterfly. Because if she can't figure out how to forgive herself, no one else will either.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA dramatic young-adult story about the consequences of a jealousy-driven kiss, sudden death, public scrutiny and private guilt. Samantha must confront how she sees herself after an event she never intended to cause.
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