Sixteen-year-old Julia Anderson is unhappy about moving across the country from Toronto to Campbell River, a small town on Vancouver Island dubbed “the Salmon Capital of the World.” Following an ugly divorce that was hard on both mother and daughter, Jules’ lawyer mother got a new job as executive director of the environmental organization Eco-Guardians. Her father has married a much younger woman whose dislike for Jules is clear. In Campbell River, Jules meets 17-year-old Cody Romano, and they quickly connect. After some informal encounters, the two finally make plans to go out—and that’s when they figure out that Cody’s father owns the lumber mill that Eco-Guardians is trying to protect against logging. Once the teens become aware of the bitter rivalry between their parents, they hide their relationship, which is hard in such a small town. Can they keep their secret while the court case rages? Readers looking for a feel-good version of Romeo and Juliet—with a little bit of danger and suspense related to the legal battle and an anonymous donor’s support of the Eco-Guardians—will enjoy Cody and Julia’s journey. While the story follows familiar genre beats, it still contains enough surprises to sustain readers’ interest. Characters are largely cued white.