Year on Fire

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What secrets will people keep or reveal to protect their loved ones? Set against the backdrop of an encroaching fire season, this novel explores friendship, romantic love, and family loyalty. A spontaneous kiss just before junior year for twins Arch and Immie and their best friend, Paige, shakes their friendship’s foundation. Some loyalties are too deep to be broken by accidental betrayal. Enter Rohan, a newcomer from London, who feels familiar to Immie, especially after she takes the fall for the kiss. When Paige claims Rohan, Immie finds herself in a complicated situation. Meanwhile, former lab partners Arch and Jackson, who is Paige's ex-boyfriend, discover that feelings can grow unexpectedly. Tensions rise when the girls' bathroom at Wood Valley is set ablaze, leading to suspicions of arson. In a privileged environment, it becomes clear that many have motives for wanting to burn down the school. This story delves into the power of lies, the grip of family secrets, the magic of first love, and the grounding beauty of friendship.