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If Tomorrow Doesn't Come

The heartbreaking sapphic YA romance
By Jen St. Jude
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In If Tomorrow Doesn't Come by Jen St. Jude, readers are drawn into the life of a young protagonist navigating a world filled with challenges and uncertainties. Set against the backdrop of an emotional journey, the story explores themes of hope, friendship, and resilience. As the characters face pivotal choices, they learn about the power of love and the importance of embracing the unknown future.
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This moving story might appeal to you if you enjoy books that weave heartfelt themes of identity, love, and resilience. Perfect for young readers who appreciate stories about friendship and personal growth, it explores the complexities of facing the future while cherishing the present moments.

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They Both Die at the End meets All That's Left in the World - a heartbreaking and gripping queer YA romance debut about courage, hope, and humanity.

On the morning Avery Byrne plans to end her life, the world discovers there are only nine days left to live—an asteroid is headed for Earth, and no one can stop it.

As time runs out and secrets slowly come to light, Avery fights her way home, determined to save the girl she has been in love with her whole life.

But can Avery also learn to save herself and find hope again in the tomorrows she has left?

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The book by Jen St. Jude is praised as an urgent and moving narrative that captivates the heart with its exploration of life's most profound themes. It has received acclaim for its emotional depth, being described as both shattering and illuminating. Noted for its tender honesty and brilliance, it carries a hopeful tone that leaves a lasting impact on readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241627761

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 286g

Pages: 416

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jen St. Jude Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Jen St. Jude is a Lambda Literary Fellow, who holds creative writing degrees from Colby College and Harvard University Extension School. She works in talent acquisition at Boston Consulting Group and serves as an editor at the Chicago Review of Books, Arcturus Magazine, Burning Worlds - Climate Change in Art & Literature, and Just Femme & Dandy Magazine. Jen grew up in New Hampshire apple orchards but now lives in Chicago with her wife and catlike dog. @jenstjude

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