Dusty Innocents!! 
 This book. Ugh. I loved it so much. It reminded me how consuming a fabulous read can be. When a great book grabs you by the balls and forces you to make excuses for losing sleep -that's my favorite. 
 It's so generous. This book gives you an entire life to live. From Elementary School to first kisses. When I tell you this is the most perfect summer read to ever be read in summer, I totally mean it. 
 It's a sparkler and Ring Pop extravaganza. Combine the terror of your first blush with the giggles of your prom night. Sneaky secrets that make a girl into a woman and a dreamy hero that can't figure out how to be so in love so young. 
 It's a long book, and I was thankful for how far it took me. The descriptions of love in its many forms made me sigh. It inspired me. Made me want to write more. Maybe that's my favorite. A gorgeous story that compels you to do more. To create more. 
 I'm all over the place with this review, but read the book and you'll understand. It's a life we all get to live together in our heads. It's raw, too. And it makes no promises to coddle you. Dusty is a roller coaster without tracks. It's controversial, and you'll wonder if you're even allowed to turn the page, but it's 2:30 am and no one can stop you and you don't want to stop. This book whispers to you until you become its very best friend. 
 Do you like fireworks and double dares? Get this book and you'll have both.