The Leaving Season

Middie Daniels calls it the leaving season: the time of year when everyone graduates high school, packs up their brand-new suitcases, and leaves home for the first time.

This year Middie’s boyfriend, Nate, is the one leaving, heading to Central America for a year of volunteering after graduation. And once he returns, it’ll be time for Middie to leave, too. With him. But when tragedy strikes, Middie’s whole world is set spinning in this unforgettable story of grief and loss. No one seems to understand just how lost she is . . . except for Nate’s slacker best friend, Lee. Middie and Lee have never gotten along. But with the ground ripped out from under her, Middie is finding that up is down—and that Lee Ryan might be just what she needs to find her footing once more.

Cat Jordan’s heartbreaking young adult romance proves that no matter the season, no matter the obstacles, love can help you find yourself in the most unexpected of places.

She thought her future was perfectly planned. But grief has a way of rewriting every rule.

• An Angsty Love Triangle: Middie’s heart is torn between Nate, the boy she’s loved forever, and Lee, the one person who truly understands her pain.
• The Boyfriend’s Best Friend: She’s never gotten along with Nate’s slacker best friend, but in the wake of tragedy, Lee might be the only one who sees the real Middie.
• From Enemies to Lovers: Their shared loss forces them together, transforming years of clashing into a connection neither of them ever expected.
• A Powerful Coming of Age Story: In a year defined by heartbreak, Middie must rediscover who she is and what she truly wants when all her plans for the future are gone.