West Rome

Senior year was supposed to be about football games, college applications, first loves, and the countdown to graduation. Instead, Austin Woodman and his friends find themselves trying to rebuild their lives after a tragedy that has changed their small Michigan town forever.

As Hopewell struggles to heal, friendships are tested, faith is questioned, and forgiveness becomes far more difficult than anyone expected. Rumors spread faster than the truth, grief refuses to follow a timeline, and every decision carries consequences that will echo long after high school ends.

Through moments of laughter, heartbreak, and quiet hope, Austin learns that growing up isn't about having all the answers-it's about choosing who you'll become when life falls apart.

Powerful, emotionally honest, and deeply rooted in the bonds of friendship, West Rome: Senior Year is a moving coming-of-age novel about love, loss, faith, forgiveness, and the courage to keep moving forward when the future feels uncertain.

Perfect for readers who enjoy character-driven contemporary young adult fiction filled with authentic friendships, emotional depth, and unforgettable small-town drama.