Nathaniel Conti doesn’t feel real when he’s alone. Maybe that’s why he has a reputation as a troublemaker - he’ll do just about anything to have everyone’s eyes on him.

Nathaniel’s first year at Hartland University is a chance to branch out and make a name for himself, but all that changes when a figure from his past shows up unexpectedly. As it turns out, Nathaniel’s former best friend Max goes to Hartland, too - and with him come memories that Nathaniel would rather leave behind.

From the author of Icebreaker comes a deeply felt, gorgeously told story about confronting what's buried, coming into your own, and finding your people.