Synopses & Reviews
A beautiful love story
for fans of Jandy Nelson and Nicola Yoon: two teens find their way back
to each other in a bookstore full of secrets and crushes, grief and
hope — and letters hidden between the pages.
Years ago, Rachel had a crush on Henry Jones. The day before she
moved away, she tucked a love letter into his favorite book in his
family's bookshop. She waited. But Henry never came.
Now Rachel has returned to the city — and to the bookshop — to
work alongside the boy she'd rather not see, if at all possible, for the
rest of her life. But Rachel needs the distraction. Her brother drowned
months ago, and she can't feel anything anymore.
As Henry and Rachel work side by side — surrounded by books,
watching love stories unfold, exchanging letters between the pages — they
find hope in each other. Because life may be uncontrollable, even
unbearable sometimes. But it's possible that words, and love, and second
chances are enough.
Review
"...Crowley has built a warm
cast of surprising and memorable characters and placed them in
universal circumstances that slowly unfold into something
extraordinary." Booklist (Starred Review)
Review
"This poignant tale exquisitely chronicles the journey from hopelessness to learning to live again." School Library Journal (Starred Review)
Review
"Original, wise, and essential....This love story is an ode to words and life." Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review)
About the Author
Cath Crowley is an award-winning author of young adult novels, including
Graffiti Moon and
A Little Wanting Song. She lives, writes, and teaches creative
writing in Melbourne, Australia. Visit her online at CathCrowley.com.au
or find her on Twitter at @CathCrowley