Book #23

And We Stay by Jenny Hubbard

240 pages

 

And We Stay is a quick read -- I read it in about 2 hours! But the premise is one that will stick with me for awhile.

Emily is a high school student touched by tragedy. After breaking up with her boyfriend, he ends up committing suicide in the school's library in front of her and classmates just days later. As she is left to pick up the pieces from their broken relationship and his demise, she heads to a boarding school for girls, where she meets new friends and foes.

In this time, she also becomes fascinated with the school's most notable alum, Emily Dickinson. She starts writing poetry of her own as she begins to heal.

Very quick, very touching read. I will be looking for more of this author in the future.

 

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