Start Small

by R.A. Desilets

The Mundane List was my bucket list. I never dreamed it would be the thread that brought my friends back together. It was a wish list from a dying girl, things to do with my dad before I passed.

But when my best friend Harper finds it after our senior year, she wants a do-over with on again off again Zain. It’s our last summer to say goodbye. We’ve graduated, and there’s nothing left to lose.

From holding our breaths to shooting off fireworks to climbing a mountain, we complete the items. Maybe before the end, I will tell Owen how I really feel, but since he’s flirting with another girl and pretending I don’t exist, it might already be too late.

240 pages, Paperback

Published February 14, 2023

About the author

R. A. Desilets was born in southern New Hampshire. She graduated from Emerson College with a B.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing. She lived in southern California for a bit and then decided it was too hot.

She currently resides in the rainy side of Oregon with her partner and cats.

Reviews

[Amber Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I started this book, I didn’t expect to be bawling my eyes out at midnight, yet here I am. And believe me when I say it is worth the tears. I was pulled In immediately and couldn’t put the book down. The story flowed so well and I really enjoy the writing style. There were a few parts toward the beginning where I was a little lost, but it all made sense in the end. If you’re looking for a wonderful YA story with an emotional twist, look no further.

4.5 stars Rounded Up