Wild Awake
Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith, published by HarperCollins on May 28, 2013, is a Young Adult Fiction novel that follows the journey of seventeen-year-old Kiri Byrd. With plans to focus on her music and win Battle of the Bands alongside her best friend Lukas, Kiri’s summer takes an unexpected turn when a stranger calls, claiming to have belongings of her deceased sister, Sukey. This revelation disrupts her aspirations and leads her into a tumultuous exploration of grief and self-discovery.
Readers will find that Wild Awake delves into themes of loss, love, and the complexities of adolescence. As Kiri navigates the chaos unleashed by the phone call, she confronts her past and the mysteries surrounding her sister’s death. The narrative intertwines elements of mystery and social themes, providing a rich backdrop for Kiri’s emotional journey. This edition spans 384 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with Kiri’s story of resilience and awakening.
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In Wild Awake, Hilary T. Smith’s exhilarating and heart-wrenching YA debut novel, seventeen-year-old Kiri Byrd has big plans for her summer without her parents. She intends to devote herself to her music and win Battle of the Bands with her bandmate and best friend, Lukas. Perhaps then, in the excitement of victory, he will finally realize she’s the girl of his dreams.
But a phone call from a stranger shatters Kiri’s plans. He says he has her sister’s stuff—her sister, Sukey, who died five years ago. This call throws Kiri into a spiral of chaos that opens old wounds and new mysteries.
Like If I Stay and The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Wild Awake explores loss, love, and what it means to be alive.
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