Brooke Emerson, seventeen, is the envy of her classmates—and even some of her closest friends. However, despite her apparent wealth, Brooke has never felt more alone. Since suffering a concussion on a cheerleading stunt the previous year, she has suffered from an unpredictable, often violent wrath. Despite her best efforts, she finds herself on the verge of compromising her seemingly ideal life. Brooke does not feel understood or accepted until she meets Jake, an attractive and fascinating stranger. As tempting as it is to become swept up in the romance, she can't shake the feeling that something isn't quite right in their relationship. When her best friend is brutally murdered, Brooke is forced to rely on her new love...all the more so when she fears she may be the culprit.