Book One follows Emmy and Noah as they try to navigate their complicated relationship. Emmy Flanagan has always loved summer as it's an escape from all the horrible girls in school. So, when summer finally rolls around, she and her tight-knit friend group have all sorts of plans. When Emmy receives an alarming letter, she's forced to put her plans on hold and turn to the one person she hates most, her best friend's brother. Noah McCarthy is hard working, kind and completely head over heels for Emmy, even if he pretends not to be.
This is a story about a girl who struggles with Anxiety, eating disorders and bullying. She's trying hard to fight her way through life, but it's hard to do everything by herself. Could Noah help her carry the workload?