The Way It Hurts

Age range 14 to 17

When Elijah is dragged to a high school play in the next town, he can’t take his eyes off Kristen, the star. But when he posts a picture of her on Twitter along with an out-of-context sexual comment, his words go viral. Elijah sets out to apologize, and when he finally meets Kristen, they hit it off right away. She forgives him for his unthinking comment and believes she’s finally found a boy who understands her. But strangers online are threatening Elijah’s sister who has special needs, and Kristen’s father wants Elijah gone. Can their relationship survive?