Early Departures
Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds is a young adult contemporary novel published by HarperCollins on April 19, 2022. This 480-page book explores themes of love, death, and friendship through a speculative lens, presenting a narrative that delves into the complexities of grief and the bonds that connect individuals.
In this story, Jamal faces the challenge of reconnecting with his best friend Q, who is unaware of his own impending death. A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a limited time, creating a unique opportunity for Jamal to address their fractured friendship and the guilt he carries. As Jamal navigates this delicate situation, the novel intertwines elements of magical realism and social themes, offering readers a thought-provoking exploration of loss and the lengths one might go to mend relationships.
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Like Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End and Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us, Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, is a powerful and deeply moving YA contemporary novel with a speculative twist about love, death, grief, and friendship.
What if you could bring your best friend back to life–but only for a short time?
Jamal’s best friend, Q, doesn’t know that he died, and that he’s about to die . . . again. He doesn’t know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven’t been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents.
But what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies . . . permanently. And Q’s mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can’t tell Q the truth?
Early Departures weaves together loss, grief, friendship, and love to form a wholly unique homage to the bonds that bring people together for life–and beyond.
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