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Beth’s parents keep close watch after her sister’s death. They see control as a way to keep her safe. Beth slips out to a party and meets Chase, a newcomer. She welcomes the chance to have a friend in secret.

Chase has just left prison and wants a fresh start. But he played a part in the night her sister died. He must face his guilt and the harm he caused. Despite this link to her loss, Beth offers him another chance. As they spend time together, their bond turns to love. Both are in their last year of high school. Beth must choose between her parents’ rules and a love with painful risks.

This young adult romance explores grief, blame, forgiveness, and growing up. It asks how love can take root alongside deep hurt. Erin Watt is the shared pen name of Elle Kennedy and Jen Frederick. The two writers share a love of reading and creating stories. This translation bears the original title One Small Thing.