One pregnancy.
Told alternately from each character s point of view, this deeply insightful novel explores the aftershocks of the biggest decision of one fragile girl s life and the realities of leaving innocence behind.".
No matter what Ellie chooses, all four teenagers will be forced to grow up a little faster as a result.
Josh reacts with shame and heartbreak, while their confidantes, Caleb and Corinne, deal with their own complex swirl of emotions.
But their "one-time thing" is far from perfect: Ellie gets pregnant.
So when Josh, an eager virgin with a troubled home life, leads her from a party to the backseat of his van, Ellie follows.
For awhile anyway.
And when she gave it to them, she felt loved.
How theybegged for more.
Touched her.
Ellie remembers how the boys kissed her.
It all adds up to a profound time of change in this poignant, sensitively written YA novel.
Four friends.
One pregnancy
