Where We End Up- Maxine Baker

In a new town full of second chances, Kansas Miller isn't looking for redemption-she's just trying not to fall apart again.

The oldest sibling. The forgotten one. The mistake no one talks about.

While Ginny slips easily into a new life filled with friendships, secrets, and stolen moments, Kansas is left navigating the weight of her past-addiction, regret, and the constant fear of becoming that version of herself again. Clean doesn't mean healed, and Kansas knows better than anyone how easy it is to relapse... even if it starts with something as small as "just weed."

But everything changes when she meets Marcus-the quiet, complicated boy who seems to understand her in ways no one else ever has. What starts as an escape quickly turns into something deeper, something dangerous. And as Kansas finds herself drawn into a web of messy relationships, hidden truths, and unspoken feelings-including an unexpected connection she can't ignore-she begins to realize this town isn't the fresh start she thought it would be.

It's a test.

Between secrets, sibling tension, risky deals, and emotions she's not ready to face, Kansas is walking a thin line between healing and self-destruction.

And this time... if she falls, she might not get back up.

A story about addiction, identity, love, and what it really means to start over.