An ode to female friendship and girlhood, this bestselling YA debut novel from G. Forsyth Read explores the complex relationships between four friends forced back together by forgotten time-capsule text messages. Perfect for readers navigating the limbo between college and university, this contemporary fiction shines a spotlight on important themes relevant to young adults.

• Bestselling YA debut novel from author G. Forsyth Read.
• Focuses on themes including body image, sexuality, romance, unhealthy relationships, and toxic shock syndrome.
• Explores female friendship and coming-of-age during the transitional summer between college and university.
• Written by G. Forsyth Read, host of the social series Backseat Driver and the Leave a Message podcast.
• Recommended reading age: 14 years and up.

• Author: G. Forsyth-Read
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Print Length: 368 pages
• Publication Date: June 4, 2026
• ISBN-10: 1398553638
• ISBN-13: 978-1398553637
• Dimensions: 126 x 30 x 196mm (Weight: 262g)

This novel captures the intensity of shared secrets and confessions, forcing Nel, Flo, Maggie, and Nicole to confront their past just as they are deciding the direction of their future lives.