4 1/2 stars. 
 I received this book from Harlequin Teen to read and review. 
 I really enjoyed this book. I try to avoid the usual mother/father/sister/brother death plot that's typically paired with a bad boy, a best friend, and a road trip. Although this book contains all those things it really seemed original and genuine. You will really connect with the characters, especially Harper, who has her own faults that we can relate to. 
 I did not like the summary on the back of the book. I trust it to tell me what the book is about and make a great first impression. This one, for me, screamed "another stereotypical teen death novel" and I prepared myself for some cringe worthy writing. Not the case, the story was much better than the summary, and I learned not to put all my hope into one paragraph when the entire package could hold so much more. 
 Something I thought unnecessary was *spoiler* Laney's pregnancy. It did not really go anywhere and it did not really seem to affect the main plot. It had the opportunity to, but it just never got there. 
 Overall a great read, worth a chance.