Title: Even If I FallAuthor: Abigail Johnson
Genre: YA, Contemporary
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Publication Date: January 8, 2019
Blurb:
A year ago, Brooke Covington lost everything when her beloved older brother, Jason, confessed to the murder of his best friend, Calvin. Brooke and her family became social pariahs, broken and unable to console one another. Brooke’s only solace remains the ice-skating rink, where she works but no longer lets herself dream about a future skating professionally.
When Brooke encounters Calvin’s younger brother, Heath, on the side of the road and offers him a ride, everything changes. She needs someone to talk to…and so does Heath. No one else understands what it’s like. Her brother, alive but gone; his brother, dead but everywhere. Soon, they’re meeting in secret, despite knowing that both families would be horrified if they found out. In the place of his anger and her guilt, something frighteningly tender begins to develop, drawing them ever closer together.
But when a new secret comes out about the murder, Brooke has to choose whose pain she’s willing to live with—her family’s or Heath’s. Because she can’t heal one without hurting the other.
When Brooke encounters Calvin’s younger brother, Heath, on the side of the road and offers him a ride, everything changes. She needs someone to talk to…and so does Heath. No one else understands what it’s like. Her brother, alive but gone; his brother, dead but everywhere. Soon, they’re meeting in secret, despite knowing that both families would be horrified if they found out. In the place of his anger and her guilt, something frighteningly tender begins to develop, drawing them ever closer together.
But when a new secret comes out about the murder, Brooke has to choose whose pain she’s willing to live with—her family’s or Heath’s. Because she can’t heal one without hurting the other.
Why it's my Can't Wait Wednesday:
This story sounds tragic and one that I must read. Plus two people that don't know how to handle this, they come together. Well, that is just worth reading about.
What is your CWW this week?
I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
ReplyDeleteI have pre-ordered it. I think this one might be good for me! =)
DeleteThis does sound tragic, but I hope you enjoy it, Mary!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read! I hope you enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteoh wow I love how this one sounds. So much potential for a great emotional experience! I hope you love Mary! Looking forward to your review!
ReplyDeleteDoes sound like it could be a compelling read!
ReplyDeleteOmg this book seems so intriguing, I hope you love it, great pick!
ReplyDeleteHopefully it will meet your expectations Mary! ;-)
ReplyDeleteAll Johnson's books have been hits for me, this one included. I read two stories recently, which examine the fallout for the killer's family and also put relatives of the killer and victim together. It's thought provoking and Johnson did it really well.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds pretty good and I hope you love it.
ReplyDeleteThis does sound like it is going to be tragic! I do love books that have sports and fid=gure skating. Thanks for putting it on my radar! :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds intriguing! I hope you'll enjoy it!
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