{"title":"Jillian Dodd","description":"\u003cp\u003eJillian Dodd crafts engaging \u003cem\u003eYoung Adult\u003c\/em\u003e stories that explore the complexities of friendships, identity, and first love. Her novels often centre on relatable characters navigating the challenges and joys of adolescence with honesty and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect heartfelt narratives filled with memorable moments and emotional depth, perfect for those who enjoy contemporary tales about growing up and the choices that shape us. \u003cstrong\u003eThings We Swore We'd Never Do\u003c\/strong\u003e exemplifies her ability to capture the spirit of youth with authenticity and charm.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"things-we-swore-wed-never-do-by-jillian-dodd-9781464295492","title":"Things We Swore We'd Never Do","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against long Texas summers filled with pinky promises and the bittersweet magic of growing up, \u003ci\u003eThings We Swore We'd Never Do\u003c\/i\u003e, a new story from Jillian Dodd, is about losing your person and learning how to live a little louder in the silence they leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing up one broken rule at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt started with a list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe things we swore we'd never do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKiss boys. Lie to our parents. Wear push-up bras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe were nine years old and certain of everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMcKenna Moore was everything I wasn't — fearless, opinionated, and always one step ahead. I was the quiet one, never needing to be the center of anything. But standing next to her always made me feel braver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe spent summers at the lake, made pinky promises in the dark, and bottled our girlhood like fireflies in a jar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe thought we had forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut growing up has a way of breaking things wide open. Of shattering the pieces you thought would always fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow the list is back — and her older brother, Callum, the boy who faded from our world as we grew up, wants me to finish it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe wants me to break every rule we swore we never would.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery crossed-out line, every broken rule, feels like a step toward something I'm not sure I'm ready for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut maybe becoming who you are means letting go of who you thought you'd always be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976839839980,"sku":"9781464295492","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781464295492-things-we-swore-we-d-never-do.jpg?v=1784701042"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jillian-dodd.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}