Synopses & Reviews
A summer romance filled with danger and lies
Jane is ready for a fantastic summer. In fact, shes pretty sure the universe owes her one.
This past winter, Jane was held at knifepoint during an armed robbery and the specter of that night still haunts her. A summer romance with one of the town bad boyssexy Handel Davies, who takes her breath away and makes her feel like a bolder version of herselfseems like the universes way of paying her back.
But bad boys always have secrets, and Handels secret just might shatter Jane completely.
This suspense novel marries psychological thriller with summer romance and is perfect for teen fans of Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl.
Tempting, sexy, and dangerous, this book will steal your heart. I was...completely lured by the story's dark twists and turns.” Marie Rutkoski, author of The Winners Curse
"Donna Freitas's stunning prose catapulted this dark, seductive tale straight into my head and heart. This is a perfect read for thrill-seeking teens." --Anna Collomore, author of The Ruining
Praise for Donna Freitas's previous books:
Love and death are always a potent mix, and in the hands of a talented writer like Freitas, this is especially so.”Booklist
This is an amazing story about love, loss, and the healing power of music.”Morgan Matson, author of Amy and Rogers Epic Detour
A riveting portrayal of the corruption of power and, ultimately, the triumph of innocence.”Francisco Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World
Donna Freitas's Awards
The Gorgeous Game 2010 Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books
Sex and the Soul 2008 A Best Book of the Year by Publishers Weekly
The Survival Kit 2012 Best Fiction for Young Adults List for Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA); 2013 Bookstar Award (Switzerland)
Review
“Few other writers tell stories as heartbreaking, hilarious, complicated and true as Elizabeth Scott, and LOVE YOU HATE YOU MISS YOU is probably her very best yet.” Claudia Gray, author of Evernight
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“Reminiscent of John Greens Looking for Alaska (2005)...a satisfying story of an engaging heroine successfully naming and confronting her demons.” Booklist
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“The plot is elegantly carried by [Amys] honest, clear expression of how she feels about what she is going through.” School Library Journal
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“Emotional, heartbreaking, and believable. Scotts writing is clear and spare, almost poetic in the imagery that is created.” Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
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“Deceptively touching…the twist of a family of thieves gives the story originality.” School Library Journal
Synopsis
Get this, I'm supposed to be starting a journal about "my journey." Please. I can see it now:
Dear Diary, As I'm set adrift on this crazy sea called "life" . . . I don't think so.
It's been seventy-five days. Amy's sick of her parents suddenly taking an interest in her.
And she's really sick of people asking her about Julia. Julia's gone now, and she doesn't want to talk about it. They wouldn't get it, anyway. They wouldn't understand what it feels like to have your best friend ripped away from you.
They wouldn't understand what it feels like to know it's your fault.
Amy's shrink thinks it would help to start a diary. Instead, Amy starts writing letters to Julia.
But as she writes letter after letter, she begins to realize that the past wasn't as perfect as she thought it was—and the present deserves a chance too.
Synopsis
Get this, I'm supposed to be starting a journal about my journey. Please. I can see it now: Dear Diary, As I'm set adrift on this crazy sea called life . . . I don't think so.
It's been seventy-five days. Amy's sick of her parents suddenly taking an interest in her.
And she's really sick of people asking her about Julia. Julia's gone now, and she doesn't want to talk about it. They wouldn't get it, anyway. They wouldn't understand what it feels like to have your best friend ripped away from you.
They wouldn't understand what it feels like to know it's your fault.
Amy's shrink thinks it would help to start a diary. Instead, Amy starts writing letters to Julia.
But as she writes letter after letter, she begins to realize that the past wasn't as perfect as she thought it was--and the present deserves a chance too.
About the Author
Elizabeth Scott grew up in a town so small it didn't even have a post office, though it did boast an impressive cattle population. She's sold hardware and panty hose and had a memorable three-day stint in the dot-com industry, where she learned that she really didn't want a career burning CDs. She lives just outside Washington, DC, with her husband; firmly believes you can never own too many books; and would love it if you visited her website, <>.