Wilsner, Meryl - Mistakes Were Made

17-year-old Lucy Stone, still reeling from her mother’s sudden death, finds herself in a whirlwind romance with her best friend and former flame, 18-year-old Noah Flynn. But when Noah runs for class president and his campaign takes a nasty turn, Lucy finds herself facing a whole new set of problems.

Blurb:

Two years after the sudden death of her mother, Lucy Stone, still struggling to cope with her loss, finds herself caught in a complex emotional web. Her best friend and former flame, 18-year-old Noah Flynn, declares his undying love for her, reigniting the spark that once ignited their teenage romance. However, Noah's ambitious quest for class president and his rival's malicious campaign threaten to tear them apart.

As Lucy navigates the complexities of her relationship with Noah, she confronts her own unresolved grief and struggles to find her place in the world without her mother's guiding presence. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, she discovers the power of resilience, forgiveness, and the enduring strength of true friendship.

LGBT Themes:

• Bisexual character
• Coming out
• Identity exploration
• Social acceptance

Relevant Tags:

• LGBT fiction, romance, contemporary fiction, coming-of-age, bisexual character, coming out, identity exploration, inclusive literature

Awards & Recognition:

• Kirkus Reviews Best Teen Books of 2023
• Goodreads Choice Award for Best Young Adult Fiction

Title: Mistakes Were Made

Author: Meryl Wilsner

ISBN: 9780349434087

Genre: Romance, Contemporary Fiction

Pages: 352

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Release Date: October 4, 2023

Weight: 381 g

Size: 198 x 128 x 26 mm