80 parts Complete MatureHazel James is just trying to make it through high school with her heart still intact. Ever since the tragic car accident that took her older brother Josh, life hasn't felt the same. Struggling with anxiety and haunted by the memory of that night, Hazel avoids driving and often relies on the bus or her parents to get around. Josh wasn't just her brother-he was her best friend, her protector, her anchor.
Then Isaac Rivera walks into her classroom.
He's everything Hazel isn't: confident, rebellious, unpredictable. With piercings, street clothes, and a permanent smirk, Isaac fits the mold of the classic bad boy. But when Hazel catches glimpses of his sketchbook filled with lyrics and sees him quietly playing electric guitar during lunch, she realizes there's much more to him than meets the eye.
Something about Isaac feels familiar-almost too familiar. From the way he tilts his head when he laughs to the music he listens to, Isaac reminds Hazel of Josh in ways she can't explain. She starts to believe, deep down, that maybe her brother sent Isaac to her-as a second chance to heal.
Determined to get close to him, Hazel pushes past her fears and reaches out, As walls come down and secrets unfold, Hazel and Isaac begin to change each other's lives in quiet, powerful ways. But healing isn't linear, and love isn't easy.