I Am Not - by Heidi M Rogers (Paperback)

About the Book

This immersive teen novel, set in Central California's moody coast, is both an exploration into family grief and like a warm group hug.

Book Synopsis

An emotional and atmospheric YA story of grief, romance, and the power of creativity-perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, Jenna Evans Welch, and K. L. Walther.

Wren Ford has come to hate life in her remote beach town up the coast of California. No matter where she turns, whispers drift in from the Pacific, dredging up guilt and grief over her past decisions. She copes by doodling and kissing tourists until she can graduate high school and get out.

When Ty's family takes over the vintage shop next door, Wren wants to hate him. But he has good ideas for ways she can make money off her art. More importantly, he's like a buoy for her little sister, drawing her out of the darkness that washes over their home. So, like a sharp piece of glass being smoothed by the grit and the water, Wren finds herself wearing down under his charm, too.

As her projects fail and grief crests within her family, Wren reads Caleb's letters, left in a green glass bottle in the window. Aching over the honest, raw love that he expresses, her shame flows in and out like the tide. His words pull her under, wave by wave...

Until it becomes too much to tread in.

A perfect gift for teens looking for an immersive read full of yearning and healing.