The story dives straight into that gut-churning anxiety of leaving home, and I felt every bit of Raya’s panic on the page. Opting for the signed bookplate version made it feel extra special for my shelf, and the book itself arrived in perfect condition for my collection.

The signed bookplate was a lovely touch, and it arrived affixed neatly inside the cover. I started it on a Sunday afternoon and finished before bed, completely pulled into Raya's headspace about UCLA.

I’ve been carrying this around for a week, reading a few pages whenever I get a chance, and Raya’s voice feels so real it’s like she’s sitting next to me. The signed bookplate made it feel extra special, almost like a little secret handshake between me and the author. If you’re into YA that actually