Books like Things we know by heart by Jessi Kirby
Quinn Sullivan is still reeling from the unexpected death of her boyfriend, Trent, a year ago. Driven by grief and a need to understand what happened to his heart, she quietly follows the donor’s recipient into a new life. The revelation of his story forces Quinn to confront her own loneliness, and along the way she finds a surprising connection that offers hope, forgiveness, and the possibility of love again. The novel explores the intimate realities of heart transplant, teenage grief, and the complexities of moving forward after loss.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Coming of Age/Coming of Age Romance
Authors: Jessi Kirby
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