Ready or Not

TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL (AGES 15-19)

With senior year finally behind them, Cassie and her three best friends are on their way to what’s next. Like their parents, the crew has always been inseparable: There’s Marcy, the artist, for whom style is self-expression and sarcasm is a love language; Aaron, the future lawyer, whose good humor balances out his competitive streak; Nico, the musician, whose flirtiness, obliviousness, and recent interest in rising senior Lyla are driving Cassie crazy; and of course, Cassie herself. The only one who doesn’t have her future all figured out.

This summer is their last chance to make memories together in New York City before everyone but Cassie scatters across the globe for college—and she’s determined to make the most of it. Her plan? They’ll spend August playing the game of dares and risks they invented as kids! From adventurous to outrageous, Cassie is certain these dares are the key to an unforgettable summer, and to ensuring the group stays friends no matter what… because she is not ready for a future without them.

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Written and illustrated by Andi Porretta

Flat Color by Matt Atych Taylor

Edited by Feather Flores & Alex Borbolla

Art Directed and Designed by Karyn Lee

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