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Name: A Breath Too Late
Author: Rocky Callen

After Ellie, a 17‑year‑old girl, commits suicide, she recounts the moments of her life that culminated in that final act. Through a candid, first‑person voice, she speaks directly to her mother, the boy she loved, as well as the ordinary objects surrounding her, weaving past and present into a heartfelt exploration of friendship, family, and mental well‑being.

First publish date: 2019

Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction

Authors: Rocky Callen

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