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Reader reviewed by Amanda

Sam and Jules have been best buds for quite a long time. They dance together, go to school together, and grow up together. But, suddenly, something is wrong with Jules. She’s in deep and horrific pain when she dances. She feels it even when she just moves. She won’t tell hardly anyone for awhile, but finally seeks help. Jules and her mother see dozens of professionals, but no one has an answer. That is, until Dr. Conner. Jules is diagnosed with diffuse histiocytic lymphoma. She begins chemotherapy immediately. Jules is nervous at first, but eases into the situation. Soon, she loses interest in dancing, life, and even Sam. For months, Sam is ignored, leaving her to a new boyfriend, friends, and dreading Jules. What would she say or do? Finally, Jules stops her chemotherapy because it pains her and others. The treatment doesn’t help her. Sam is hurting because Jules will certainly die. They haven’t been close for so long. What will she do? Dance. That is the answer I infer.


This novel is touching and sad. I almost cried from the chemotherapy. As Jules was administered upon, I felt the pain. It was horrible. I knew how she felt, for nearly two hours. This story is excellent. I recommend it for teenage girls, one, because of sadness. Two, I would give it a PG-13 rating for language and scary content.