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72 Hours Of You

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A unique, unforgettable and tragically romantic YA debut, perfect for readers of If He Had Been With Me, They Both Die at the End and A Thousand Boy Kisses. 72 Hours Of You tells the story of Sydney Hoffman, who sees a pink neon countdown clock... Read More
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A unique, unforgettable and tragically romantic YA debut, perfect for readers of If He Had Been With Me, They Both Die at the End and A Thousand Boy Kisses.

72 Hours Of You tells the story of Sydney Hoffman, who sees a pink neon countdown clock over a person’s head 72 hours before they die. This unique ability to witness death’s status updates in real time, yet being unable to intervene, has left Syd feeling closed-off, cynical, and alone.

Her life takes a turn when she meets Peter Beckett. Outgoing, optimistic, and annoyingly gorgeous, Peter encourages Syd to explore NYC with him. Together, they look for pink clocks and help strangers make the most of their final hours.

As their relationship deepens, Syd begins to believe that she might be able to let go of her past and embrace a future instead. However, the universe soon presents her with one clock she cannot ignore...

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008778576

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 August 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Electric Monkey

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Darianne Schramm grew up in Gainesville, Florida, listening to the sounds of the woods and the music of Tom Petty. When she's not writing stories about grief, love, and characters who are slightly nihilistic, you can find her eating the darkest possible chocolate and playing overly aggressive games of Scrabble. She is currently getting her PhD in New Zealand, where she lives with her husband, daughter, and goldendoodle. 72 Hours of You is her debut novel.

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