Our Year of Maybe

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From the author of Youll Miss Me When Im Gone comes a stunning contemporary novel that examines the complicated aftermath of a kidney transplant between best friends.

Aspiring choreographer Sophie Orenstein would do anything for Peter Rosenthal-Porter, whos been on the kidney transplant list as long as shes known him. Peter, a gifted pianist, is everything to Sophie: best friend, musical collaborator, secret crush. When she learns shes a match, donating a kidney is an easy, obvious choice. She cant help wondering if after the transplant, hell love her back the way shes always wanted.

But Peters life post-transplant isnt what either of them expected. Though he once had feelings for Sophie, too, hes now drawn to Chase, the guitarist in a band that happens to be looking for a keyboardist. And while neglected parts of Sophies world are calling to herdance opportunities, new friends, a sister and niece she barely knowsshe longs for a now-distant Peter more than ever, growing increasingly bitter he doesnt seem to feel the same connection.

Peter fears hell forever be indebted to her. Sophie isnt sure who she is without him. Then one heartbreaking night twists their relationship into something neither of them recognizes, leading them to question their past, their future, and whether their friendship is even worth fighting for.

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An emotionally resonant and deeply characterized story of love, friendship, and identity in the broadest sense. School Library Journal, starred review

Any book that makes snot stream down my face deserves all the stars. Book Riot

A gutting, frank portrait of friendship that will crack open your ribs and break your heart in ways you didn't know it could be broken. Gorgeously written, haunting, and authentic. Jenn Bennett, author of Alex, Approximately and Starry Eyes

Rachel Lynn Solomons melodic writing brings to life a must-read story that elegantly explores the complexity of mixing friendship, love, and a gift that can never be repaid. With hope, humor, and characters you dream and bleed with, I was up late devouring this. Beautifully told. Gloria Chao, author of American Panda

An emotionally vivid story of identity, friendship, and first love. Our Year of Maybe shimmers, inviting readers to lean into that unique mix of fear and elation that comes when we dare to embrace our true selves. Ashley Herring Blake, author of Suffer Love and Girl Made of Stars

Author Bio

Rachel Lynn Solomon is a bestselling author of love stories for teens and adults, includingToday Tonight Tomorrow,See You Yesterday,The Ex Talk, andWeather Girl. Originally from Seattle, shes currently navigating expat life with her husband in Amsterdam, where shes on a mission to try as many Dutch sweets as possible.Learn more at RachelSolomonBooks.com.