Mostly Miserable Life of April Sinclair Books in Order

Thirteen-year-old April Sinclair faces an embarrassing birthday, a kiss from longtime friend Billy, and feelings for her new neighbor Matt. When her parents replace summer camp with a family RV trip, her plans become more complicated.

April begins eighth grade with boyfriend Billy and renewed friendship with Brynn, but making the high-school dance team creates tension. Meanwhile, her feelings for neighbor Matt complicate the relationships she hoped were finally settled.

April resolves to reunite with Billy, but questions about his relationship with Brynn and her secret friendship with Matt interfere. Following her feelings becomes difficult when old friendships and her family's trust are at stake.

April is thrilled to date Matt, but his alternating warmth and indifference leave her uncertain. Summer forces a choice between camp with Billy and Brynn and staying home to protect a relationship that already feels fragile.

April's high-school year initially promises dance team, new friendships, and an easier encounter with Matt. Tension between friends, her parents' arguments, and an upsetting party soon undermine the confidence she had begun to feel.

After announcing she has cancer, April's grandmother chooses a family skiing trip to Utah instead of difficult treatment. April looks forward to time together, but family tensions and peer pressure complicate their mountain vacation.

April's freshman year grows messier when Brynn blames her for a breakup and other dance-team girls join in. Sophie's interest in the same boy and Leo's approaching departure for college complicate April's hope for a fresh start.

As freshman year ends, April anticipates driving lessons and time with Leo while facing her grandmother's illness and Sophie's move. Friendships, secrets and difficult choices leave her wondering how to meet impending loss without abandoning hopes for the future.