Super Short Summary

Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano follows William Waters, a lonely child whose sister's death leaves his parents emotionally withdrawn, leading to his own struggles with depression. He finds solace in basketball and later meets Julia Padavano, whose vibrant family becomes intertwined with his life. After he suffers a career-ending injury, their lives face dramatic changes, ultimately leading to familial reconnection and personal redemption. The novel contains discussions of mental illness and death by suicide.