Willa’s best friend, Bea, moved to Hawaii from NYC. For all of freshman year no one stepped in to fill the gap. Not even Aster, who used to be her friend. There is no place more lonely than a crowded cafeteria of teenaged girls.
All looks bleak until Zakia encourages Willa to try out for As You Like It. Zak is gorgeously exotic and shares Willa’s passion for Shakespeare. Unfortunately, Aster wants the lead role in both the play and Zak’s heart.
The pen is mightier than the sword. Words cut deep.