"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I’m sorry that we couldn’t protect you. I’m sorry I’m sorry I’m sorry. I just think of the pain you felt when they killed you and I’m so sorry. I was supposed to protect you the way that you protected me and I couldn’t. I wasn’t here. I’m sorry. I miss you so much, but I can’t show it around my mom because she blames herself. You suffered for who knows how long and we didn’t stop it. We couldn’t protect you and I’m sorry. Sometimes I see Bean and for a moment I think it’s you and I forget what happened and then I have to remind myself that you’re gone and that there’s nothing I can do to ever get you back. I will never forget you or stop loving you. Never stop smiling for me.