Hapless is the debut novel from Rachel Marie

After her involvement in a horrific tragedy, 16-year-old Adilene Ray escapes to a new state to heal. While there, she reconnects with Corey Ricci, a talented and ambitious childhood friend who helps Adilene remember what it feels like to live again. But just before she can completely drop her guard, she’s met with familiar challenges, some within her own family. The bonds she forms while in a new city won’t erase the pain from the past, but can she hold onto her secret long enough to survive the summer?