Any teen who has ever struggled with anxiety or depression or a major life disappointment needs to read this book. This story of a friendship that heals warmed my heart.

Sage lives to play volleyball and is being scouted by all her top schools. Until a fainting spell reveals a heart condition that could take everything from her. Len dreams of winning a photography scholarship, but her struggles with OCD may keep her from completing her portfolio. Their worlds collide at a football game, and they discover that their friendship is exactly what they both need. ( )

Len and Sage have nothing in common...Until they do. Len's a prisoner of irrational guilt and grief, brought about by a tragic family situation that is gradually revealed to readers. Sage is on top of the world, destined for a full ride volleyball scholarship until a fainting spell, following a victory lands her in totally unfamiliar territory and no longer able to play. With her dreams destroyed, she struggles to stay somewhere close to an even keel, but can't face telling her teammates.
Something sparks a sense of understanding between the two girls, setting them on a very scary and painful journey through denial, fear, anger, and risky behavior. It's portrayed very realistically and you can't help but root for both of them to come to a place of healing and acceptance. This is one of those books that should be in any library where teen mental health is important. ( )