JL Markham's father is gone on long term business, and her mother is suffering from dissociative disorder. With her ex-best-friend Audrey, life used to be filled with carnival nights and giggling sleepovers. Now JL takes solace in the in the tropical butterflies she raises, and in her new, older boyfriend, Max Gordon. Only, Max is about to graduate, and he's going to hit the road with or without her. What becomes of loyalty, when no one is loyal to you? -- adapted from jacket.