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 devastated—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 investigates—and the more questions she asks—the greater her suspicion grows. Lost is keeping secrets—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
Praise for
:
A
Bestseller!
2019 ALA Rainbow List
2018 Teen Choice Book of the Year Nominee
"With exceptional handling of everything from mental illness to guilt and a riveting, magic realist narrative, this
well wrought, haunting
novel will stick with readers long after the final page."—
Booklist
*STARRED REVIEW*
"Compulsive readability…
Intriguingly spooky
"—
Kirkus Reviews
"This sophomore novel from Nijkamp
will haunt readers
... The honest reflection of mental illness, suicide, friendship, and being an outsider provides ample topics for book discussion."—
School Library Journal
"[A] reflective examination on love and returning home...
Nijkamp has an uncommon talent
for drawing readers deep into the psyches of her characters."—
Publishers Weekly
Also by Marieke Nijkamp:
Even If We Break