Ezra Faulkner believes that everyone encounters a single tragedy that defines their personal history. Before his senior year, a hit-and-run accident shatters his knee, ending his career as a varsity tennis captain and social elite. Isolated from his former popular circle, Ezra joins the debate team and befriends Cassidy Thorpe, a quick-witted new student who challenges his views on status. Through their intellectual connection and a shared group of eccentric misfits, Ezra re-evaluates his identity beyond his physical capabilities and the rigid social hierarchy of high school.
This novel serves teenagers and young adults navigating the loss of a planned future. Readers follow Ezra’s transition from an athlete to someone who finds value in intellectual pursuits and authentic friendships. The story provides a realistic look at how individuals rebuild their self-image after a life-altering injury. By the final page, the reader understands that a personal crisis does not end a life story, but instead creates room for a different, self-defined beginning.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2013
- Language
- EN
