Six of Sorrow

Six of Sorrow by Amanda Linsmeier is a young adult fiction novel published by Random House Children’s Books on June 25, 2024. This 288-page book explores the unsettling dynamics of friendships among six girls who share a birthday, delving into themes of loss and the unknown. As the story unfolds, one girl goes missing on her sixteenth birthday, leading to a series of mysterious events that threaten their bond and safety.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of the paranormal and horror, as the remaining friends grapple with the implications of their friend’s disappearance and the strange changes that follow her return. The book captures the essence of small-town life while addressing the darker truths that often remain hidden, making it a compelling read for those interested in supernatural themes and LGBTQ representation.
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Sixteen years ago, six girls were born on the same day—and now, on their birthday, one of them is missing. From the author of Starlings comes a story about small-towns, friendships, and the terrifying things your parents don’t tell you, perfect for fans of Yellowjackets
For most of her life, Isabeau and her five best friends were inseparable—amazingly enough, the six girls even share a birthday. Then a rift caused their friendships to fracture, and Iz lost everyone except Reuel.
Until now. The morning after their sixteenth birthday, Reuel is missing. She’s gone for two days, and when she reappears, there’s something wrong with her. She’s sick. Really sick. And she doesn’t remember anything that happened while she was gone.
Then it happens again. A second girl from their sisterhood disappears and comes back wrong. Now all the girls can feel it. Something’s been waiting for them, and it’s only a matter of time until they’re all taken.
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