

Astrid, thanks for running this whole show and making all your authors proud to work with you. Lee, thank you for thinking this story could be a book in the first place, and whipping it into shape. I owe my Jo a debt for keeping my love of theatre and performance alive, even when it was expensive and far away. Both my parents and my in-laws have looked after me, cheered me on, and given me homes, near and far. My family, immediate and extended, for encouraging me to love books, and for supporting my enthusiasm for things that they don't entirely understand.

For cheerleading and encouragement when I thought I’d give up, thank you immensely to Mayka, Ashton, Miko, Gane, and Erin. To the friends who talked through this book when it was a few lines in a Slack chat and a comment on who had great collarbones: Al, Luce, Sus, Marissa, Rachel, Rach, and Lil. I’d be lost without her, and she’ll always be in that first clutch of three to share good news with. My bezzer, who’s been there from the very start and kept me honest and whole for longer than anyone should have to. The carrot to my pea, if I thanked for her all the ways she’s helped me or made me a better person, I’d need a whole other book. First among them is my best friend, my sister, my person: Lande. There are any number of people without whom I wouldn’t be here, and wouldn’t be doing this. Who remains the best possible answer to the most important question I’ve ever asked.
