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Eight months after a catastrophic car accident leaves her with brain trauma and a fractured back, Ember, a teenage girl, struggles to piece together the six weeks of her life leading up to the crash. Plagued by memory loss, she confronts the silence of friends and family, all of whom refuse to discuss the events that led to her injury. As she navigates the streets of Brooklyn, Ember must unravel the mystery behind the accident and rediscover her own identity.
The story follows Ember’s emotional journey as she confronts her past, healing from physical and psychological wounds while trying to reclaim her memories. Her quest to understand why those close to her are unwilling to share the truth adds depth to this touching tale of resilience, hope, and the search for closure against the backdrop of an urban setting.
Set in contemporary Brooklyn, the novel explores themes of trauma, memory, family dynamics, and teenage resilience, making it a compelling read for young adults and fans of contemporary romance and mystery.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Adele Griffin
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