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A year ago, Gage survived a car accident that killed his best friend, Hunter. Now all Gage wants is to move on.
Gage's biological father convinces him that ignoring his feelings altogether is the best way forward. So when his stepdad shows him a job opening in one of his…


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1 author picked Don't Ask If I'm Okay as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Don't Ask If I'm Okay is a tender, funny book, beautifully written, that explores grief, first love, hope, and forgiveness, through the eyes of a young man you'll be glad you met. It will also make you want to grill a cheese sandwich and eat it in a blanket fort, and what could be wrong with that? Take this book with you. Though labeled YA, it's a great book for not-so-young adults, too!

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