Short Synopsis
Destiny takes a detour in this heartbreakingly hilarious novel with five starred reviews, from the acclaimed author of Winger.

Full Synopsis
Finn Easton sees the world through miles instead of minutes. It's how he makes sense of the world, and how he tries to convince himself that he's a real boy and not just a character in his father's bestselling cult-classic book. Finn has two things going for him: his best friend, the possibly-insane-but-definitely-excellent Cade Hernandez, and Julia Bishop, the first girl he's ever loved.

Then Julia moves away, and Finn is heartbroken. Feeling restless and trapped in the book, Finn embarks on a road trip with Cade to visit their college of choice in Oklahoma. When an unexpected accident happens and the boys become unlikely heroes, they take an eye-opening detour away from everything they thought they had planned—and learn how to write their own destiny.

"Leavened with humor and high-school high jinks, this unpredictable story of love and friendship is close to perfect." ---Booklist Starred Review

"Smith dives back into the mind of a teenage boy in a story that's less brutal or apocalyptic than his recent work." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review

"This will appeal to teens who like novels with a bit of an absurdist edge." ---School Library Journal Starred Review

"Heyborne makes his voice 'explode like falling stars' as it sparkles and jangles with heart-stopping emotion." ---Booklist Starred Audio Review

"Narrator Kirby Heyborne's measured, carefully enunciated narration reflects the contemplative nature of the 17-year-old" ---AudioFile

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