All the Things We Never Knew

Tamani masterfully bounces and slams two hearts up and down a shrouded court of first love and revelations.Rita Williams-Garcia, National Book Award Finalist andNew York Times-bestselling author

A superb, complex romance full of heart, humor, and unforgettable characters.Kirkus (starred review)

A glance was all it took. That kind of connection, the immediate and raw understanding of another person, just doesn't come along very often. And as rising stars on their Texas high schools' respective basketball teams in this compelling basketball romance, destined for bright futures in college and beyond, it seems like a match made in heaven. But Carli and Rex have secrets. As do their families.

Liara Tamani, the author of the acclaimedCalling My Name, follows two teenagers as they discover how first love, heartbreak, betrayal, and family can shape youfor better or for worse. An emotional young adult novel full of pain, joy, healing, and hope for fans of Elizabeth Acevedo, Jacqueline Woodson, and Jenny Han.

A beautifully poignant love letter: to a first love, to basketball, and to that enigmatic bunch we think we know best, only to discover we don't know at allfamily. Tamani's latest is a bright shining star.David Arnold,New York Times-bestselling author ofMosquitoland

Two rising basketball stars. One connection that changes everything.

First Love: For basketball stars Carli and Rex, it's love at first sight. But their instant connection is tested by the secrets they don't know how to share.Family Secrets: When Carli's world is upended by a divorce and a sister she never knew she had, and Rex is haunted by the tragedy of his past, their family secrets threaten to tear them apart.Coming of Age Story: A poignant novel about navigating grief, betrayal, and parental expectations while trying to hold on to your first love-and yourself.Emotional High School Romance: Set against the backdrop of Texas high school basketball, this poignant novel explores the pressures of being a rising star while your world is falling apart.

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