Candy Penylez has problems. Like really big problems... First problem on her list: Her tear ducts have an issue deciding what on and off means. Literally. Second problem on her list: She is leaving her home, her friends, in Maine for Pennsylvania. Third problem on her list: She is going to be attending an elite boarding school, Special Academy, for kids like her. Troubled kids, though she doesn't even know that yet.

He never knew life could be this way, but truly if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He cared about nothing, not even himself until her. Before her, he was empty/ Before her he knew nothing of joy or completion, and this is his journey to his life After her.