Influenced

What happens when friendship goes too far? Lainey's tenth grade year isn't going according to plan. Her twin brother moved across the country to live with their dad and stepmom, leaving Lainey behind. And Lainey's starting to realize that maybe most of her friends were really her brother's friends. Thank goodness for her friend Bliss. Bliss is navigating her own tough sophomore year, determined to find her place. But no matter what's going on in her life, Bliss is really good about being there for Lainey. She's confident and fearless, all that Lainey wishes she could be. It seems like Bliss is getting everything she's ever wanted, including a new boyfriend and becoming the first wheelchair user to land a lead role in the school production. What no one knows is that Bliss is struggling--both at school and with her parents. When things get worse for Bliss, Lainey stops hearing from her completely. Worried that something awful has happened, Lainey rushes to find out what's going on.. But when Lainey arrives at Bliss's apartment, nothing is what it seems, and everything Lainey thought she knew about her friend is a lie...