Ellery's grief over the loss of her younger sister is pushing her down a dark path in this heartwrenching story of loss and the journey to hope that's perfect for fans of Girl in Pieces and All the Bright Places.
Ellery doesn't want to live anymore.
She's unable to bear the loss of her sister, or face the rest of her broken family. So, she's made a plan--bought the gun, arranged for her funeral, and picked the day. Everything has fallen into place. Then, on the day she intends to take her own life, she meets Colter, a boy who recognizes her desperation and becomes determined to stop her.
Ellery won't be swayed so easily, but as she struggles with her hopelessness it becomes clear Colter has good reasons for his vigilance--deep, personal reasons. And whether Ellery likes it or not, he can't let go.
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Ellery doesn't want to live anymore.
She's unable to bear the loss of her sister, or face the rest of her broken family. So, she's made a plan--bought the gun, arranged for her funeral, and picked the day. Everything has fallen into place. Then, on the day she intends to take her own life, she meets Colter, a boy who recognizes her desperation and becomes determined to stop her.
Ellery won't be swayed so easily, but as she struggles with her hopelessness it becomes clear Colter has good reasons for his vigilance--deep, personal reasons. And whether Ellery likes it or not, he can't let go.
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Praise for this book
"A beautifully crafted, dark, and heartbreaking look at depression and suicide. Ellery's story is needed and necessary; Chapman is a writer to watch." - Kathleen Glasgow
"In this stunningly brave and necessary debut, Erica M. Chapman takes us on a journey to the edge and back--exploring grief, depression, and suicide with candor, insight, and above all, hope." - Amber Smith
"In this stunningly brave and necessary debut, Erica M. Chapman takes us on a journey to the edge and back--exploring grief, depression, and suicide with candor, insight, and above all, hope." - Amber Smith
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