My Week With Him

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"Acute portrait of agency, hope, and intergenerational trauma by Goffney." —Publishers Weekly. "Add this title to collections where romance is in high demand." —School Library Journal. A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! From Joya Goffney comes a stirring YA coming-of-age, best-friends-to-lovers romance featuring Nikki, who dreams of escaping small-town Texas for a music career. After a painful betrayal by her sister and a fight with her mother, Nikki is kicked out and finds herself homeless. Determined to pursue her dreams in California, she plans to leave, but her best friend Malachai urges her to spend spring break with him, hoping to convince her to stay in Texas and graduate high school. Their plans take a turn when Nikki’s younger sister, Vae, goes missing. Nikki must work with her challenging mother to search for Vae, with Malachai by her side. As they navigate this emotional journey, Nikki confronts her feelings and the complexities of family and friendship. Will she find a reason to stay in Texas, or will this spring break mark the end of her ties? Ultimately, Nikki discovers the love she’s been missing and the strength of her own voice. Filled with heart and humor, this novel explores complex family dynamics and the transformative power of love.