FromNew York Times-bestselling author Janae Marks comes a heartfelt middle-grade novel about a tween who uncovers a deep family secret after she moves into her estranged half-brothers guardianship following their mothers accident.

Addy Thompsons life is untangling: Her mom is in a coma following a car accident, and now shes in the custody of her estranged half-brotheralthough Julian feels more connected by DNA than real family. On top of that, her two best friends, Thea and Luz, are fighting, and shes not sure shes ready for her first ever swim meet. Addy feels helpless in the middle of everything.

As Addy gets to know Julian better, more questions arise. Why havent they spent time together before now? And why wont he visit their mom in the hospital? When Addy discovers an old journal in her moms closet, it sends her on a journey to uncover the truth.

But revealing the past comes with big feelings and bigger secrets, and when Addy gets Thea and Luz involved in her scheme, the ties of their friendship stretch to their limit. Even worse, Julian refuses to talk about their mom, and Addys search for the truth threatens their growing relationship.

All Addy wants is to knit the people she loves back together. But what if shes the one tearing them apart?

Janae Marksis the New York Times bestselling author of the Zoe Washington series,A Soft Place to Land,andA Split Second.She has an MFA in Writing for Children from The New School, and lives in Connecticut with her family. Learn more at janaemarks.com.

• Publisher: Quill Tree Books
• Publish Date: October 13, 2026
• Pages: 240
• Language: English
• Type: Hardcover
• EAN/UPC: 9780063427686
• Dimensions: 8.3 X 5.5 X 0.0 inches
• BISAC Categories: Kids