Sometimes, the journey to find yourself leads you back to where it all began....

In When We Found Ourselves, Samantha James, a sensitive and talented artist, struggles with feeling like an outsider. When she reconnects with her childhood best friend and neighbor, Ethan Brown, a popular and charming musician, their renewed friendship ignites long-hidden feelings.

As they navigate the complexities of adolescence, they're joined by Brian, a talented photographer and fellow art lover, and Lily, Ethan's kind and intelligent girlfriend. But as Ethan's popularity grows, Sam finds herself drifting away from him once more, grappling with a love she's too afraid to confess.

When their passion for art leads the friends to participate in a school art show, Sam's paintings reveal her deepest emotions, setting off a chain of events that will test the bonds of friendship, love, and loyalty. From heart-wrenching confessions to bittersweet goodbyes, Sam, Ethan, and their friends must face the truth about themselves and each other.

As they embark on a road trip after graduation, visiting breathtaking destinations, and sharing unforgettable experiences, they begin to realize that sometimes, the most important journey is the one that leads you back to yourself.

When We Found Ourselves is a poignant, coming-of-age story that explores the power of friendship, the vulnerability of first love, and the courage it takes to embrace your true self. With its richly drawn characters and evocative settings, this novel will resonate with anyone who has ever felt lost, only to find themselves in the end.