USA Today Bestselling Author of The Young Adult Trilogy The Breathing Series
Born and raised in small town Renfield, CA. Not the most popular guy in school, and that never bothered him. He wasn’t concerned with what others thought of him, as long as the “elite” douchebags left him alone.
Avoids conflict at all costs and is the peacekeeper among his friends. Most of the time he’s content to let life happen.
A sophomore at Crenshaw University in upstate New York, where he has yet to declare a major. He’s rarely without a girlfriend. But even more unusual if it lasts more than three weeks.
BEST FRIEND: Rae
SIBLINGS: Sean (26), Devin (24), Jules (15)
COLLEGE ROOMMATE: Eric Foster
HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS: Brady Miller and Craig Mullins
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Milky Way
WHAT IF: “What if I hadn’t walked away that night?
She has no problem telling Cal how it is, even when he doesn’t want to hear it. She takes out all of her frustrations on her drums… so she plays the drums a lot!
Elected to forgo college for a few years to form an all-girl punk band. (And to make sure her younger brother doesn’t get arrested.)
BEST FRIEND: Cal
SIBLING: Liam (17)
HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS: Tolerated Brady and Craig
BAND NAME: Ragin’ Bitches
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Rocky Road
WHAT IF: “What if I let people in?”
Has lived next door to Cal since birth. Practically an extension of the Logan family since she spends most of her time at their house.
Opted for popularity in high school, dating the captain of the lacrosse team and socializing exclusively with “the elites” (or as Rae refers to the girls, “The Vipers.”)
Once she was accepted into Harvard, she left all of Renfield behind.
BEST FRIEND: Richelle
SIBLING: Only Child
HIGH SCHOOL FRIENDS: The Vipers (Ashley Kinsley, Victoria “Vi” North, & Heather Townsend)
FAVORITE COLOR: Yellow
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Mint Chocolate Chip
WHAT IF: “What if I didn’t do what was expected?”
Moved to Renfield, CA the summer before fourth grade. Became instant friends with Cal, Rae and Richelle although she was shy and had a fear of getting dirty.
Never lets anyone or anything get in her way. She’s a loyal friend, and a force to be reckoned with if anyone hurts someone she cares about.
Moved to San Francisco the summer before eighth grade, but hopes to return to Renfield eventually. Despite the distance, she remains best friends with Nicole.
Best Friend: Nicole
Sibling: Kara (22)
Aspiration: To sing in a rock band
Life Goal: To be happy
Favorite Ice Cream: Cookie Dough with Hot Fudge
What If: “What if I didn’t let him go?”
Lived in Renfield, CA since the age of three in a house down the street from Cal and Rae. Filled with exuberant energy, Richelle was always the most enthusiastic and imaginative girl in the neighborhood.
Unpredictable and a bit extreme, Nyelle doesn’t let anything or anyone tie her down. She does what she wants, when she wants, just as long as she’s having fun. But she’s not so nice when she’s angry.
Has the ability to disappear for weeks on end. Although she attempts to be unassuming in appearance, she attracts attention everywhere she goes. And Cal is no exception.
COLLEGE ROOMMATE: Tess
FAVORITE CHIP: Doritos
FAVORITE DRINK: Hot Chocolate
FAVORITE MIDNIGHT SNACK: Marshmallows
FAVORITE ICE CREAM: Ben & Jerry’s Phish Food with Lots of Whipped Cream
WHAT IF: “What if I let him see me… all of me?”
Relocated to Crenshaw after traveling for a year post-high school.