around middle school forever got in my. hands. we young people we were curious about our near future in our near. future we wanted... Facebook·Strong Black Lead Forever: Full Book Summary | SparkNotes

It's been 50 years since Cora, Tibby, and Maddie made their pact to be friends forever. Now, in their early 70s, they're reunited at Tibby's lake house, where they began their journey together. As they reminisce about their lives, loves, and losses, they realize that their bond remains unbreakable.

Forever doesn’t give answers. It gives company.

It is credited with helping define the YA genre by treating adolescent sexuality with frankness and sensitivity rather than using "scare tactics".