The Last Words We Said

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A Sydney Taylor Young Adult Honor Book

All the Bright Places meets If I Stay in this heart-wrenching, romantic novel about a tight-knit group of teen girls coping with a devastating loss and what happens when your best friend is also your first loveand your first heartbreak.

Nine months ago, Danny disappeared. His closest friends, Ellie, Rae, and Deenie, are all dealing with the loss differently. Raes pouring herself into rage-baking. Deenies deepening her commitment to Orthodox Judaism. And Elliewho was Dannys girlfriend and closest friendis the only one who doesnt believe hes dead.

Because she still sees him.

In chapters that alternate between past and present, the story of Ellie and Danny unspoolsfrom their serendipitous meeting to Dannys effortless absorption into the girls friend group to Danny and Ellie falling for each other. In the past, they were the perfect coupleuntil it all went wrong. In the present, Ellies looking for answers.

She, Rae, and Deenie all have secrets, and they each hold a clue about the night Danny disappeared. Can the friends come together to uncover the truth about Danny Or will tragedy drive them apart for good

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"A compassionate and insightful exploration of the mysteries of imagination and the deeply personal nature of belief." -- Kirkus Reviews

Author Bio

Leah Scheier was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. As a child, she was inspired by her favorite authorsArthur Conan Doyle, Lloyd Alexander, and C.S. Lewisto dream up tales of adventure and romance. Now grown up with three daughters of her own, Leah works as a pediatrician and continues to create new stories.