In this acclaimed debut novel, Theo is doing a lot better. She is eating again, dating a better class of guys, and is well on her way to becoming a prima ballerina. When her best friend Donovan returns after having been held for the past four years, Theo begins to relive memories of his kidnapping and his kidnapper. Donovan doesn't talk about it and, although Theo knows she is not to blame, telling the truth would put at risk all she has worked towards. Talking would be terrible, but staying quiet would be much worse.