Before I Let Go
Before I Let Go by Marieke Nijkamp is a reprint edition published by Sourcebooks Fire in 2018, featuring 364 pages in English. This emotional thriller centers on the mysterious death of Kyra, a young woman grappling with bipolar disorder, and her best friend Corey, who is left searching for answers in their small town of Lost Creek, Alaska. As Corey prepares to visit, she is devastated by Kyra’s unexpected death and becomes increasingly suspicious of the community’s whispers surrounding the tragedy.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of friendship, grief, and mental illness, as Corey delves into the chilling secrets that Lost Creek harbors. The story addresses social themes relevant to young adults, including depression and LGBTQ representation. Through Corey’s investigation, the book presents a poignant reflection on loss and the complexities of navigating relationships in the face of tragedy.
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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 Before I Let Go:
A New York Times 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:
This Is Where It Ends
Even If We Break
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