One year. One list. Three girls. How far would you go before adulthood begins? Janine Brown has lived her whole life by rules. Raised by strict religious Nigerian parents in the United States, her world has always been carefully controlled-no parties, no dating, no breaking curfew, and definitely no "reckless teenage behavior." But with one year left before she turns eighteen and leaves for college, Janine realizes something terrifying: She has never really lived. So she and her two best friends-bold April and unpredictable Denise-create a secret list. A list of things every teenager should do before turning eighteen. Again, How far would you go before adulthood begins ?