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What do you do when you fall in love with the person you least expect?
In By Your Side , after accidentally finding herself locked in the library for the entire weekend, Autumn Collins doesn't think things can get any worse. But she realizes she's not alone. Dax Miller is locked in with her.
Autumn doesn't know much about Dax, except that he's trouble. Between rumors of a fight he got into (and the brief stint in reform school that followed) and his reputation for being antisocial, he's not exactly the best company for a weekend. Still, Autumn tries to stay calm and remember that it's only a matter of time before Jeff, her almost-boyfriend, realizes he left her in the library and comes to rescue her.
But Jeff doesn't show up. In fact, no one shows up.
Given this, it's clear that Autumn will have to spend the weekend eating granola bars and trying to talk to a boy who clearly wants nothing to do with her. Until she realizes there's much more to Dax than he lets on. He's not just the antisocial, argumentative figure she thinks.
As Autumn and Dax open up to each other, she's struck by their connection. But will their feelings survive when the weekend is over and Autumn's life returns to normal?
In By Your Side , we'll find out if an unexpected and accidental weekend at the library can turn into something stronger.
“A riveting novel about mental health and difficult choices.” - Kirkus Reviews
“ By Your Side is an excellent young adult novel, which I recommend to both Kasie West fans and those who are new to her, especially if you enjoy authors like Sarah Dessen, Morgan Matson, or Jenny Han.” - Teenreads
“ By Your Side is easily my favorite Kasie West book and one of my top five favorite contemporary young adult novels.” - Book and Love
“If you want a book that will make you smile and put you in a good mood, By Your Side is definitely the right read for you.” - Strung Out on Books
“A kind of retelling of the movie The Breakfast Club .” - Rhapsody in Books Weblog
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