Birthday

Birthday by Meredith Russo 
 
Told over one shared birthday each year, this powerful young adult novel follows Eric and Morgan as they grow up together—and slowly apart—while navigating identity, expectations, and love. As Morgan comes to terms with living as her true self and Eric questions the future everyone has planned for him, their bond is tested by change, fear, and hope. Honest, tender, and deeply human, this is a coming-of-age story about friendship, self-discovery, and choosing authenticity. A moving read for older teens and young adults.