The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

In The Truth About Forever, Macy Queen is a perfectionist, struggling to maintain control of her life after the sudden death of her father. During a summer of change, Macy takes a job with a chaotic catering company, where she meets a group of free-spirited friends who challenge her to live life more freely. One of them, Wes, an artist with his own tragic past, helps Macy realize that life doesn’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. As she grows closer to Wes, Macy learns to embrace uncertainty and discovers that sometimes, letting go is the best way to move forward.