Pretend She’s Here
Pretend She’s Here by Luanne Rice is a young adult fiction novel published by Scholastic Incorporated in September 2020. This 352-page book explores the profound grief experienced by Emily Lonergan following the death of her best friend, Lizzie Porter. As Emily struggles to cope with her loss, the return of Lizzie’s family to town brings both comfort and unexpected turmoil, leading Emily into a dark and uncertain journey.
Readers will find a narrative rich in emotional depth, focusing on themes of friendship, family, and the impact of physical and emotional abuse. The story delves into the complexities of grief and the lengths to which individuals may go when faced with overwhelming sorrow. Through suspenseful twists and turns, the novel examines the challenges of moving forward while grappling with the past, making it a poignant exploration of love and survival in the face of tragedy.
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“This riveting novel will dazzle you with its suspense and twists — and most of all its deep emotional truths.” — Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Home
Emily Lonergan’s best friend died last year.And Emily hasn’t stopped grieving. Lizzie Porter was lively, loud, and fun — Emily’s better half. Emily can’t accept that she’s gone.When Lizzie’s parents and her sister come back to town to visit, Emily’s heartened to see them. The Porters understand her pain. They miss Lizzie desperately, too.Desperately enough to do something crazy.Something unthinkable.Suddenly, Emily’s life is hurtling toward a very dark place — and she’s not sure she’ll ever be able to return to what she once knew was real.From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a breathless, unputdownable story of suspense, secrets — and the strength that love gives us to survive even the most shocking of circumstances.
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