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When Annalise Stark's mother died, her music went with her.

Now, she's the new girl all over again. Except she isn't just any new girl- because she is moving home. Sycamore Hille, her hometown; all to honor her mother's dying wish and return to her father and brother.

There, things are rocky; but all is well in love and war, or so she thought. Throughout all the emotional turmoil and chaos her music comes back, and so does her normalcy. Suddenly, she can think about boys, parties, and movies. 

She's in for a wild ride with her family, friends, and junior year as she navigates the halls of the place she once hated all while trying to balance a social life. Everything is fine, so what's she going to do with this fresh start? 

Because this... this is her story. Annalise and Zach's, Annalise and her music's, Annalise and her mother. So buckle up, because you're in for a wild ride; this isn't a story you've heard before.

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rankings:
#20 in senior year on 6-16-21
#8 in brothersbestfriend on 6-20-21
#13 in heartfelt on 6-26-21
#1 in junior year on 9-24-21

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all of the music used in this book is rightfully credited and none of it belongs to me but the story itself :)All Rights Reserved

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