Wild Awake
Wild Awake by Hilary T. Smith is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on May 19, 2015, featuring 400 pages in English. This young adult fiction novel follows seventeen-year-old Kiri Byrd as she embarks on a summer filled with music and aspirations, aiming to win Battle of the Bands with her best friend, Lukas. However, her plans take a dramatic turn when a phone call from a stranger reveals unsettling news about her deceased sister, Sukey, leading Kiri into a tumultuous journey of self-discovery and emotional upheaval.
Readers will find that Wild Awake delves into themes of loss, love, and the complexities of adolescence. As Kiri navigates her grief and the mysteries surrounding her sister’s past, the narrative intertwines elements of mystery and social themes, offering a poignant exploration of her struggles. This edition presents a compelling story that resonates with those interested in young adult fiction that addresses deeper emotional issues.
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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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