What Draws Us Apart

An Emotional Upper YA Romance of Love, Loss, and Healing

Perfect for fans of emotional young adult romance, forbidden love, and slow-burn love stories.

Of course, Jason chose her beautiful, charismatic sister.

Kira is a young artist slowly losing her eyesight, and the only boy she has ever loved has chosen someone else — her sister, Tonya. Heartbroken and hiding her feelings, Kira tries to accept that some love stories are never meant to be.

But when Kira and Jason grow closer through their shared love of art and their broken family histories, their connection becomes impossible to ignore. What starts as friendship turns into something deeper… something forbidden. And Tonya notices.

As jealousy tightens its grip and Tonya’s struggle with addiction spirals out of control, tragedy strikes — leaving Kira drowning in guilt and unanswered questions.

Did her secret feelings for Jason push her sister over the edge?
Did Jason choose Tonya, or was he manipulated by a toxic alcoholic?

Now Kira and Jason must face their grief, guilt, and past trauma while trying to hold on to a love that feels both healing and impossible.

Will they find their way back to each other… or will Tonya’s choices always draw them apart?

A heartbreaking, emotional young adult contemporary romance about first love, sister rivalry, forbidden feelings, disability, addiction, and healing — perfect for readers who love slow burn romance, love triangles, and deeply emotional coming-of-age stories.

This Is Us meets Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me” in this unforgettable YA romance about loving the right person at the wrong time — and finding the courage to love anyway.