Nobody has an easy time with depression, and Emma Middleton is no exception. Between her older brother’s sickness, a persistent bully, and an upcoming graduation, Emma is at her wit’s end. Will she be able to graduate with the rest of her class? Will the doctors be able to find out what’s wrong with James?

Luckily, Emma’s not alone. She finds help in the form of an unexpected friend named Elijah, who helps her to see that life isn’t so bad, after all. Through the ups and downs of teen life, they lift each other up and grow closer together than either of them thought possible.