Ready or Not

An anxious teen hopes that a summer of adventure and offbeat dares will keep her friend group together after graduation in this luminous coming-of-age graphic novel with the feel-good vibes of Booksmart and Morgan Matsons Since Youve Been Gone.

With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to whats next. Like their parents, the crew has always been inseparable: theres Marcy, the artist, for whom style is self-expression and sarcasm is a love language; Aaron, the future lawyer, whose good humor balances out his competitive streak; Nico, the musician, whose flirtatiousness, obliviousness, and recent interest in a rising senior are becoming increasingly unbearable to Cassie; and of course, Cassie herself, the only one who doesnt have her future all figured out.

This summer is their last chance to make memories together in New York City before everyone but Cassie scatters across the globe for collegeand shes determined to make the most of it. Her plan? Theyll spend August playing the game of dares and risks they invented as kids! From adventurous to outrageous, these dares will definitely make for an unforgettable summer. Even better, Cassie is hopeful theyll help the group stay friends no matter whatbecause she is not ready for a future without them. See more