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Leah MacKenzie, a 17‑year‑old whose survival depends on a backpack‑mounted artificial heart, faces a limited lifespan and the uncertainty of a transplant. When a new heart arrives—donated by her twin brother Matt, who had seemingly taken his own life—Leah discovers they both experience the same unsettling dreams. Together, they unravel the secrets surrounding Matt’s death, confronting grief, the supernatural, and the fragile nature of life and love. Their journey questions whether a second chance at life is truly a gift, and the emotional courage required to hold onto it.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: C. C. Hunter
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