* “The unfolding of this narrative is wonderful, and as the characters develop their friendship, readers will feel increasingly connected to them until the very end, which feels like it comes lamentably soon. . . . Middle grade readers who like realistic stories with interesting, complicated characters and difficult real-world problems are going to love this one. . . . Another heartrending home run for Sumner.”

– School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

* “Sumner combines hard-won hope and biting humor in a striking novel . . . Organic, perceptive dialogue relays the fully realized protagonists’ fears and anxieties surrounding their health challenges and arrayed adolescent concerns, including crushes and future planning. Dynamic character interactions celebrate connection in the face of triumphs and hardships, culminating in a winning, cathartic joy ride.”

– Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

“Sumner hits the right bittersweet balance in this middle-grade novel about friendship and the unfair challenges of life.”

– Booklist

“Sumner’s middle-grade novel exudes a sense of joy in between the moments that make Vi, Wyatt, and Noor’s lives difficult. . . . Through exploring their varying family dynamics, Sumner portrays the support systems that exist beyond the sick child, ultimately showing that hardships can bring families closer together or drive them apart."

– The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“The three diverse personalities pop off the page in this narrative that lays out the highs and lows of dealing with life-altering illnesses and the bonds that are created as the characters learn to understand each other’s dreams and support one another. . . . A compassionate, compelling story of reaching for one’s dreams.”

– Kirkus Reviews