You Before Anyone Else - Softcover

Cross, Julie; Perini, Mark

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492604925 ISBN 13: 9781492604921

Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire, 2016

Synopsis

Everything she wants. Everything he needs.

The supportive friend, the reliable daughter, the doting big-sister: Finley is used to being the glue that holds everyone together. But while her sweet demeanor makes her the perfect confidant, her wholesome look isn't landing her the high paying modeling jobs, which are what Finley needs if she is going to reopen her mother's dance studio.

Enter Eddie. He's intense and driven, not to mention the life of every party, and he completely charms Finley. The last thing she wants is another commitment to stand in the way of her dreams, but when she's with Eddie, their chemistry takes over and she can let go of her responsibilities and just be. After all, what's so wrong about putting herself first once and a while?

Except Eddie is hiding a secret. A big secret. And when it surfaces, he and Finley are going to have to choose between their love for each other and everything else...

"Halfway Perfect reaches deep into inner truths while stripping away the shine of outer beauty." ―New York Times bestselling author Jay Crownover

About this title

About the Author:

Julie Cross is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Tempest series. Julie lives in Champaign, Illinois. She can be found online at juliecrossbooks.com.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 9 Up—Finley Belton is modeling to earn money to reopen her mother's dance studio. It's during this time that she meets fellow model Eddie Wells, who seems mysterious yet much like the superficial, good-looking rich kids whom she encounters on a daily basis. Finley is nothing like that, with her wholesome demeanor and maturity beyond her years, having had to be the glue that holds her family together. However, as she gets to know Eddie, she realizes that he is not at all as he first appeared, and sparks ignite between them. As they grow closer, Eddie must decide how much to reveal about a secret he keeps in fear that he will lose Finley, the one person who loves and believes in him. Written in alternating first-person points of view, this novel provides readers with an in-depth look into Finley's and Eddie's thoughts, allowing a true fondness to develop for the characters. What starts off as a simple romance becomes a story addressing serious teen issues. Finley and Eddie are well-developed, and through their interactions, Cross and Perini address such themes as familial angst, teen pregnancy, and the consequences of our choices. Overall, this is a well-written selection that teens will relate to and enjoy. VERDICT A great summer read that will be popular among those who love realistic romance.—Bernice La Porta, Susan E. Wagner High School, Staten Island, NY

About this edition

• Publisher: Sourcebooks Fire
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1492604925
• ISBN 13: 9781492604921
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 400