The development of this novel involved drawing upon my own teenage experiences, outlining the story, and writing and editing. The story is meant to convey the struggles and successes of high school students dealing with peer pressures, religion, and other typical adolescent obstacles. The book is meant to appeal to teens and young adults of any religious background. The book, however, is structured in a way that may also appeal to people of other ages. People of all ages can find meaning from this story, and the goal is to make readers think about how they have lived or will live their lives.