starred review, Publishers Weekly A twisting and turning mystery that will grip readers. Engrossing, both as a thriller and a meditation on memory-its limits, its loss, and the ways it deceives and constructs identity. starred review, School Library Journal A twisting, harrowing story. Teens who enjoy engrossing, contemplative titles such as Adam Silveras More Happy Than Not will devour this insightful musing on memory and identity. Beth Kephart, author of SMALL DAMAGES and THIS IS THE STORY OF YOU This is no mere thriller folded into this compulsively readable work are thought-provoking themes. Robin Wasserman, author of GIRLS ON FIRE Bold, inventive, and engaging, The Leaving leaps straight off the page. Bennett Madison, author of SEPTEMBER GIRLS As heart-stopping as it is heart-breaking, The Leaving layers a wildly strange suspense story over a lovely and unexpected narrative of grief, loss, and the struggle to imagine a future in the shadow of the past. Its a twisty, oh no she didnt thriller that keeps the surprises firing, but also a thoughtful meditation on memory, identity, and what really makes us who we are. This book gripped me on the first page, and by the last, had really moved me. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS The Leaving isnt one of those books that creeps up on you: instead, it throws you in the back of an unmarked van and speeds off before you even have time to wonder whats going on. I promise, you will not even look up from the page.
Altebrando hides a meditation on memory and identity inside a top-speed page-turner. Review Quotes You will not sleep, check your phone or even breathe once you begin reading The Leaving. This unforgettable novel-with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists-will leave readers breathless. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth. She wants to find her brother-dead or alive-and isnt buying this whole memory-loss story.
Which leaves Maxs sister, Avery, wanting answers. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max-the only one who hasnt come back. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except theyre entirely unable to recall where theyve been or what happened to them. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesnt really recognize the person shes supposed to be, either. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to. Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. A riveting mystery for fans of We Were Liars. Eleven years later, five come back-with no idea of where theyve been.
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