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From the New York Times bestselling author of *Girl in Pieces* comes a breathtaking tale about a town, its tragedies, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Emory has always been defined by those around her: the wealthy great-great-granddaughter of the mill's founder, the younger sister of popular Maddie Ward, and the responsible babysitter for her troubled older brother, Joey. However, everything shifts after a car accident that takes the life of Candy MontClaire and exposes Joey's severe drug addiction. Now, four months later, as Emmy begins her junior year with Joey back from rehab, the town of Mill Haven is still grappling with the aftermath of the tragedy. While everyone insists on defining her, Emmy grapples with her identity in light of recent events. Mill Haven wants her to fit into a singular narrative, but she starts to realize that people are far more complex than they seem. This includes her brother, who may not be fully healed, the neighbor boy who captivates her, and the ghostly figures of addicts lingering in the town. As she confronts these truths, Emmy understands it’s time to carve out her own identity amidst the pain, beauty, struggle, and joy of life. Inspired by the classic *Our Town*, this story captures the essence of a girl on a journey of self-discovery.