"Dian has been coming to the Dominican Republic with her doctor parents for years. She loves the land and the people- especially her friend Aracely- but she doesn't want to spend her summers in the tiny village anymore. When fourteen-year-old Aracely makes a shocking announcement, Dian struggles to accept that Aracely has the right to choose her own destiny, even if it is very different from what Dian would choose for her."--Back cover.