Unpregnant

Perfect for fans of Juno and Jennifer E. Smith, this hysterically funny and heartfelt YA novel explores fierce friendship, reproductive rights, and the wild road to adulthood. Seventeen-year-old Veronica Clarke never expected to face a life-altering decision when she finds herself staring at a pregnancy test with two solid pink lines. With her college dreams at risk, she considers an abortion, but the nearest clinic is over nine hundred miles away. Facing conservative parents, a less-than-ideal boyfriend, and no car, Veronica turns to Bailey Butler, her ex-best friend and a legendary misfit at Jefferson High. Their plan is simple: a fourteen-hour drive to the clinic, three hours for the appointment, and a fourteen-hour drive back. However, their journey quickly spirals into chaos, featuring stolen cars, crazed ex-boyfriends, and the pain of a broken friendship. Under the starlit skies of the American Southwest, Veronica and Bailey learn that sometimes the most important choice is about who your friends are. This breakout teen debut from Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan combines humor and heart in a relatable coming-of-age story.