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“This quiet, introspective book deftly captures the range of emotions and challenges that come with growing up coming into your own.”
—School Library Journal  (Starred Review)

When We Were Infinite

Written by Kelly Loy Gilbert
Published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

All Beth wants is for her tight-knit circle of friends—Grace Nakamura, Brandon Lin, Sunny Chen, and Jason Tsou—to stay together. With her family splintered and her future a question mark, these friends are all she has—even if she sometimes wonders if she truly fits in with them. Besides, she’s certain she’ll never be able to tell Jason how she really feels about him, so friendship will have to be enough.

Then Beth witnesses a private act of violence in Jason’s home, and the whole group is shaken. Beth and her friends make a pact to do whatever it takes to protect Jason, no matter the sacrifice. But when even their fierce loyalty isn’t enough to stop Jason from making a life-altering choice, Beth must decide how far she’s willing to go for him—and how much of herself she’s willing to give up.

Primary ISBN: 9781534468214
Available As: Hardcover, Paperback, Audiobook, eBook
Young Adult, Age 12 or older

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