In her senior year of high school, Holland Jaeger seems to have everything going for her: she’s a straight-A student, she’s president of the student council, and she’s got a wonderful boyfriend. Then she meets CeCe Goddard and everything changes. Holland falls madly in love with CeCe. Suddenly Holland has to reevaluate everything she thinks she knows about herself, her friends, her family, and her future. This adolescent coming-out story doesn’t paint a completely rosy picture: Holland is rejected by her family and kicked out of her home, while CeCe asks her to keep their love a secret, something that Holland is at first happy to do but later begins to find a burden as she becomes more comfortable with her own sexuality. But it does give a realistic portrait of the gay and lesbian community beyond high school, something that’s frequently lacking in young adult novels with gay and lesbian themes. (Ages 14–16)

A National Book Award finalist presents a YA love story between two teen girls—and how one of them copes with bullying and rejection when she comes out.

An ALA Stonewall Award Honor BookA Lambda Literary Award FinalistA New York Public Library Books for the Teen Age Selection

With a steady boyfriend, the position of Student Council President, and a chance to go to an Ivy League college, high school life is just fine for Holland Jaeger. At least, it seems to be.

But when Cece Goddard comes to school, everything changes. Cece and Holland have undeniable feelings for each other, but how will others react to their developing relationship?

This moving love story is for fans of Nancy Garden's classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind. With her characteristic humor and breezy style, Peters has captured the compelling emotions of young love.

“These are likable young women; readers will warm to their situation and cheer Holland's breaking free.” —The Bulletin

“Holland's experiences will inform readers who are also discovering their sexual identity. Gay or straight, they'll identify with the excitement that accompanies that first love affair.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Captivating. . . . Not just a gay love story, this book transcends barriers, allowing readers of all persuasions to revel in its universal truths. . . . Anyone who has ever fallen in love will recognize themselves.” —VOYA