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Room to Breathe

Room to Breathe

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Room to Breathe

About the Book

In this swoony young adult romance from the acclaimed author of Sunkissed, Indy and Beau’s friendship is shattered, but getting accidentally locked in a bathroom together just might be what's needed to reconnect.

When the walls close in, the truth comes out.

When Indy’s life came crashing down, she made a rule: no one could know. To the world, she’s still the same Indy—cool, calm, unshaken. But behind the scenes? It’s chaos.

Her tight-knit crew—Beau, Caroline, and Ava—were once her everything. Now they’re strangers she can’t seem to reach—especially Beau. And the only person she talks to these days is Cody, a skater-boy she used to think was so not her type. Funny how everything changes when your world flips upside down.

And then, as if things couldn’t get weirder, Indy finds herself literally stuck in a school bathroom with Beau. After months of silence, and there’s no escape. If they want out, they’ll have to face the messy truth about what happened between them and find a way back to what they once had. Or maybe even more . . .

Product Details

On sale: January 6, 2026
Age: 12 and up
Grade: Grade 7 & Up
Page count: 272 Pages
ISBN: 9780593897720
Reading level: Lexile: 540L

Author Bio

Kasie West is the author of many YA novels, including Borrow My Heart, Places We've Never Been, and Sunkissed. Her books have been named ALA-YALSA Quick Picks, JLG selections, and ALA-YALSA Best Books for Young Adults. When she's not writing, she's binge-watching television, devouring books, or road-tripping to new places. Kasie lives in Fresno, California, with her family.

Reviews

"A graceful weaving of first love and the quiet strength found in growing beyond our missteps." —Kirkus Reviews

"West’s romance is a light, quick read, even though it deals with high stakes problems....Fans of Jenny Han and S.K. Ali’s smart, thoughtful heroines will enjoy Indy’s love story." —School Library Journal

"This is a heartfelt, contemporary romance for readers who appreciate stories of friendship, forgiveness, and the complexities of falling in love with your best friend." —Booklist