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Before I Let Go

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Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp is a gripping young adult tale exploring themes of friendship and grief. The story follows Corey who returns to her small Alaskan hometown after her best friend's unexpected death. As Corey navigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her friend's demise, she uncovers hidden secrets and confronts the town's eerie dynamics that challenge her understanding of life and loss.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a taste for thrilling and mysterious stories woven with emotional depth. It delves into challenging themes of grief and healing, set in an atmospheric small town that adds a layer of intrigue and suspense. Ideal for readers who appreciate complex characters and narratives that explore the bonds of friendship and the journey to understanding and acceptance.

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Before I Let Go

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends comes an intense story of loss and the quest for truth

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends comes an intense story of loss and the quest for truth.

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends comes an intense story of loss and the quest for truth.

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp (This Is Where It Ends) comes Before I Let Go, an emotional thriller about a suspicious death, a friend desperate for answers, and their small town's sinister secrets.

Best friends Corey and Kyra were inseparable in their tiny snow-covered town of Lost Creek, Alaska. But as Kyra starts to struggle with her bipolar disorder, Corey's family moves away. Worried about what might happen in her absence, Corey makes Kyra promise that she'll stay strong during the long, dark winter.

Then, just days before Corey is to visit, Kyra dies. Corey is devastatedβ€”and confused, because Kyra said she wouldn't hurt herself. The entire Lost community speaks in hushed tones, saying Kyra's death was meant to be. And they push Corey away like she's a stranger.

The further Corey investigatesβ€”and the more questions she asksβ€”the greater her suspicion grows. Lost is keeping secretsβ€”chilling secrets. Can she piece together the truth about Kyra's death and survive her visit?

Perfect for readers looking for:

  • Mystery books for teens
  • Bipolar teen characters
  • Asexual characters

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In Before I Let Go, Marieke Nijkamp delivers a haunting exploration that delves into mental illness, suicide, friendship, and belonging. Critics praise the book for its ability to provoke discussion, showcase Nijkamp's talent for deep character insights, and its enthralling, magic realist narrative. It's described as both compulsively readable and intriguingly spooky, ensuring it lingers in the reader's mind well after completion.

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ISBN: 9781492642282

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Sourcebooks Fire

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 368

About the Author

MARIEKE NIJKAMP is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where it Ends and Before I Let Go. She is a storyteller, dreamer, globe-trotter, geek. She holds degrees in philosophy, history, and medieval studies, has served as an executive member of We Need Diverse Books, and is the founder of DiversifYA. She lives in the Netherlands. Visit her at mariekenijkamp.com.

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