New York City, 2008: The lives of five recently graduated college friends are upended when the economy crashes and one of them is diagnosed with cancer.
Topics Literary fiction. Coming of age. Urban life. New York City. Friendship. Illness and dying.
Lexile 970L
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2016-02-15
JLG Release Date May 2016
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Adult Crossover High Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Adult Crossover High Plus
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