It’s been three years since Brandy Colbert debuted with Pointe, one of my favorite YAs in existence, and it’s so exciting to see that her follow-up, about Black, bisexual, Jewish girl who returns home from boarding school and hits a tough spot when she tries to settle back into her family, including her stepbrother, who’s struggling with the reality of his mental illness. If you’ve been searching for more intersectional YA, on-the-page bisexuality, and/or representation of Jewish people of color, make sure this August 8th release is at the top of your shopping list!

When Suzette comes home to Los Angeles from her boarding school in New England, she isn’t sure if she’ll ever want to go back. L.A. is where her friends and family are (along with her crush, Emil). And her stepbrother, Lionel, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, needs her emotional support.

But as she settles into her old life, Suzette finds herself falling for someone new…the same girl her brother is in love with. When Lionel’s disorder spirals out of control, Suzette is forced to confront her past mistakes and find a way to help her brother before he hurts himself–or worse.

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