ECHOES OF US

Melanie Van Doren
Fifteen-year-old Melanie Van Doren knows better than to get attached. With her father's military career uprooting her family every few years, she's learned to stay quiet, keep her head down, and avoid getting too close to anyone. When her family moves to Thrilstone, a charming small town surrounded by endless woods, Melanie expects it to be just another stop on their never-ending journey. But then she meets Blake Fielder, a boy with a guarded expression and a quiet intensity that she can't ignore.

Blake Fielder
Sixteen-year-old Blake Fielder didn't expect his family to move to Thrilstone, but after his dad's new job demanded a fresh start, here he is. For Blake, the move was supposed to be a chance to leave behind the memories of his old life, memories he'd rather not talk about. He spends his time keeping his distance and trying to stay out of trouble-until Melanie Van Doren walks into his life. There's something about the way she looks at the world, quiet and watchful, that makes Blake feel seen in a way he hasn't for a long time.

As two newcomers to a town filled with lifelong connections, Melanie and Blake find an unexpected bond in their shared sense of being outsiders. But as their worlds begin to intertwine, they'll have to decide if trusting each other is worth risking the walls they've built to protect themselves.