This Night Is Ours

A parent might reach for this book when their teen is navigating social anxiety, the pressure of post-high school plans, and the overwhelming feelings of a first major crush. This Night Is Ours is a romantic story about Evie and Liam, two teens who feel an instant connection at a New Year's Eve masquerade party. When they are separated without learning each other's names, they spend the rest of the night on a frantic, hopeful search across town to find one another. The book compassionately explores themes of taking chances, managing anxiety, and forging your own identity separate from family expectations. Suitable for ages 13-18, it’s a heartwarming story that validates the intensity of teenage emotions and celebrates the courage it takes to step outside your comfort zone.