I Never

 "A stellar debut novel that easily compares to Judy Blume's iconic Forever" (School Library Journal, starred review). Destined to be passed from teen to teen, this delicious, almost-too-good-to-be-true high school romance is perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Katie Cotugno.

Janey King’s priorities used to be clear: track, school, friends, and family. But when seventeen-year-old Janey learns that her seemingly happy parents are getting divorced, her world starts to shift. Back at school, Luke Hallstrom, an adorable senior, pursues Janey, and she realizes that she has two new priorities to consider: love and sex.

I Never features a perfect, delicious, almost-to-good-to-be-true high school relationship . . . and it doesn’t shy away from the details. This is a young adult debut that will get readers talking.

As Janey’s family falls apart, can she build something real with Luke without losing herself in the process?

• First Love: Seventeen-year-old Janey King has never had a boyfriend. When adorable senior Luke Hallstrom starts pursuing her, she finds herself in a relationship that’s equal parts sweet, scary, and completely overwhelming.
• Navigating Divorce: Just as her own love story begins, Janey’s world is turned upside down by her parents’ unexpected separation, forcing her to question everything she thought she knew about family and forever.
• A Realistic First Time: Praised for its unflinching honesty, this story explores the pressures, questions, and messy details of losing your virginity in a way that feels true to life.
• Complicated Friendships: As Janey’s priorities shift, her relationships with her best friends are tested, proving that romantic love isn’t the only kind that can break your heart.

Laura Hopper has worked in the film industry and is currently a book editor. I Never is her first novel. She lives in Los Angeles, California, with her family.