The book explores themes of love, trust, and vulnerability, as the protagonists learn to open themselves up to the possibility of a deep and meaningful connection. Along the way, they may encounter obstacles, conflicts, and dramatic moments that test their resolve and their feelings for each other.

: A junior in college and a star baseball player with a full scholarship. He is forced to step into a protective role for Rylie, but their shared trauma and isolation eventually cause their familial bond to blur into something forbidden. Themes and Reading Experience