Before You Break: A Novel

Before You Break: A Novel

<b><i><span>Looking for Alaska</span></i></b><b><span> meets <i>Thirteen Reasons Why</i> in this poignant novel exploring secrets, sisterhood, and the power of the past to heal or destroy us.</span></b><span><br /><br /><b>Two sisters. A haunting tragedy. And a past that won't let them go...</b><br />Eight years after tragedy shattered their family, the McKenna sisters are still broken.<br /> <br />Responsible Lena flees to college on a photography scholarship, hiding her past--and her heart--behind her camera lens. Reckless Lux escapes into a world of pills, parties, and dangerous boys--anything to forget the darkness trapped inside her own head.<br /><br />But when their father suffers a massive heart attack, Lena returns to a house haunted by resentment, secrets, and lies. Her father is wracked by guilt. And her sister is hiding something awful. What really happened that terrible day?<br /> <br />After a charming former crush reenters her life, Lena glimpses a future that just might include a love she never expected--or believed she deserved. </span><span></span><br /><span> </span><br /><span>But the past won't let either sister go.<br /> <br />As devastating secrets resurface, Lux spirals dangerously out of control. To save her sister, Lena must risk everything to confront the ugly truth--before it destroys them both. <br /><br />*Trigger warning: Deals with themes of suicide, mental illness, and drug abuse.Recommended for 16+* <br /><br />"<b>I loved this book. It was truly amazing.</b>" -Lit This &That <br /><br />"<b>A well-written, moving tale that provides a candid look at troubled family relationships.</b>" -Cassidy's Bookshelves <br /><br />"<b>As gripping as any thriller.</b>" -Amazon reviewer <br /><br />"<b>Just buy this book. Seriously. The treatment of mental health issues is vivid, empathetic, and hopeful.</b>" -Amazon reviewer</span>