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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone

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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon is a gripping young adult novel that explores the bond between twin sisters Adina and Tovah, who face life-altering news about their genetic predisposition to Huntington's disease. As they grapple with their diverging paths and strained relationship, the book delves into themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging amidst life's uncertainties.
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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone

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Eighteen-year-old twins Adina and Tovah have little in common besides their ambitious nature. Viola prodigy Adina yearns to become a soloist—and to convince her music teacher he wants her the way she wants him. Overachiever Tovah awaits her acceptance to Johns Hopkins, the first step on her path toward med school and a career as a surgeon.

But one thing could wreck their carefully planned futures: a genetic test for Huntington’s, a rare degenerative disease that slowly steals control of the body and mind. It’s turned their Israeli mother into a near stranger and fractured the sisters’ own bond in ways they’ll never admit. While Tovah finds comfort in their Jewish religion, Adina rebels against its rules.

When the results come in, one twin tests negative for Huntington’s. The other tests positive.

These opposite outcomes push them farther apart as they wrestle with guilt, betrayal, and the unexpected thrill of first love. How can they repair their relationship, and is it even worth saving?

From debut author Rachel Lynn Solomon comes a luminous, heartbreaking tale of life, death, and the fragile bond between sisters.

“Heartfelt, deeply moving.” —Buzzfeed
“Dark and thought-provoking.” —Publishers Weekly
“A stunning debut.” —VOYA

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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon has received praise for its heartfelt and deeply moving narrative, as noted by Buzzfeed. Publishers Weekly describes it as a dark and thought-provoking debut. The School Library Journal highlights the distinct and realistic voices of the protagonists, dealing with profound themes of grief and anxiety. VOYA calls it a stunning debut, while Booklist commends its exploration of the impact of disease on a family. The story is noted for its portrayal of heartbreak and resilience, as highlighted by BCCB.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781481497749

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers

Edition: Reprint

Illustration: f-c matte lam cvr w- spot UV

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 313g

Pages: 400

About the Author

Rachel Lynn Solomon is the New York Times bestselling author of Today Tonight TomorrowThe Ex Talk, and other romantic comedies for teens and adults. Originally from Seattle, she’s currently navigating expat life in Amsterdam, where she’s on a mission to try as many Dutch sweets as possible. Learn more at RachelSolomonBooks.com.

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