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Book SynopsisIn this dazzling debut, Lara Avery crafts a story about one woman's uplifting journey of possibility, second chances, and falling in love again…with life—perfect for fans of P.S. Along the way, she’s surprised to find herself meeting new people, trying new things…and even getting to know a new version of herself.
Trade Review“Sammie’s narrative voice is sardonic, distinctive, wildly intelligent, and sometimes hilarious...Readers will feel her mind and heart shifting with the illness. Indelible.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Memory Book “Sammie's voice is a bright, relatable, and uncompromising one...Strengths abound in Avery’s touching novel, and Sammie’s relationships, both friendly and romantic, are no exception...Fans of John Green’s work and Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places will be reaching for the tissue box at the book’s tear-inducing end.” — School Library Journal (starred review) on The Memory Book “Avery (Anything but Ordinary) crafts an emotionally charged story about a young woman who has kept her eyes trained on the future, only to learn that all she has is now...Avery’s novel stands out for its strong characters, a heartbreaking narrative that shifts to reflect Sammie’s condition, and a love story that will leave many readers in tears.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Memory Book “Avery brings an emotional honesty to Sammie’s narrative.... Teens will be inspired by Avery’s heart-rending story about a special and intelligent young woman coping with a devastating disease―a story buoyed by the strong love of family flowing through Sammie’s narrative and by an exquisite love story in which Sammie experiences happiness with Coop.” — VOYA (starred review) on The Memory Book “Avery (A Million Miles Away, 2015) balances humor and devastating sadness perfectly. Sammie’s voice is sympathetic but not pitiful as she relates her hopes for the future and thoughts on the past...a story of self-discovery that’s hard to put down.” — Booklist on The Memory Book
