From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beastly, Alex Flinn, comes a new contemporary novel about one girl’s journey to find her voice and let love in.

“A delicious bonbon of a love story.”—New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Nancy Werlin

Jacaranda Abbott has always tried to keep her mouth shut. As a foster kid, she’s learned the hard way that the less she talks about her mother and why she’s in jail, the better.

But when a video of Jacaranda singing goes viral, a mysterious benefactor offers her a life-changing opportunity—a scholarship to a prestigious boarding school for performing arts. Eager to start over somewhere new, Jacaranda leaps at the chance, and she pours her heart out in emails to the benefactor she’s never met.

Suddenly she’s swept up into a world of privilege where the competition is fierce and the talent is next level. As Jacaranda—Jackie to her new friends—tries to find her place, a charming boy from this world of wealth catches her eye. She begins to fall for him, but can he accept her for who she really is?

• Daddy-Long-Legs Retelling: Jacaranda pours her heart out in emails to the anonymous "Mr. Smith," the kind benefactor she’s never met, creating a bond that will change both their lives.
• Boarding School Romance: At the prestigious Midwestern Arts Academy, Jackie tries to keep her past a secret… especially from Jarvis, the charming, wealthy boy who’s impossible to ignore.
• Frenemies to Friends: She’s suitemates with the intimidating and privileged Phoebe, but a shared love for performing—and a few secrets—might just turn these rivals into allies.
• Foster Care Fiction: A hopeful and heartfelt story about a girl from the foster care system finding her voice and learning that she is worthy of love, no matter where she comes from.

"Female-centric teen theater novels are surprisingly uncommon; this one offers a satisfying journey to self-acceptance, a sweet, sincere romance, and a bit of mystery…"