by Amber Irene
In The Year We Became More, senior year is supposed to be unforgettable, but for Addie, it is just another year to perfect the art of disappearing. Brilliant and careful, she is determined to keep her world small enough to ensure no one can hurt her again. Meanwhile, Jackson views a new school as a chance to outrun the ghosts and mistakes that still occupy too much of his mind. Neither expects to be truly seen until an unexpected night pulls them into each other’s orbit. As their walls begin to crack and new feelings spark to life, Addie and Jackson find themselves standing on the edge of a year that could either save them—or break them all over again.
About the Author
Amber Irene resides in New York City with her partner and their two cats. A special education teacher for nearly a decade in Washington Heights—the neighborhood that raised her—Amber is driven by the belief that being born different strengthens one's ability rather than limiting it. She gravitates toward writing stories rooted in perseverance and finding love in the darkest of places, drawing inspiration from her own journey of resilience and healing. When she isn't writing or wandering through bookshops, she can be found crying over underdog victories in anime, with Naruto and Demon Slayer holding the record for the most tears shed.
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