![]() ![]() ![]() Beth and her friends make a pact to do whatever it takes to protect Jason, no matter the sacrifice. Then Beth witnesses a private act of violence in Jason's home, and the whole group is shaken. Besides, she's certain she'll never be able to tell Jason how she really feels about him, so friendship will have to be enough. ![]() With her family splintered and her future a question mark, these friends are all she has-even if she sometimes wonders if she truly fits in with them. Det ender med os (bog) af forfatteren Colleen Hoover Oprettet fra inventtable Når den, der elsker dig højest, også er den, der gør dig allermest ondt. All Beth wants is for her tight-knit circle of friends-Grace Nakamura, Brandon Lin, Sunny Chen, and Jason Tsou-to stay together. Summary: From award-winning author Kelly Loy Gilbert comes a "beautifully, achingly cathartic" ( Kirkus Reviews, starred review) romantic drama about the secrets we keep, from each other and from ourselves, perfect for fans of Permanent Record and I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. ![]()
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