Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
I am so excited to help spread the word that THE SECRETS WE KEEP by Trisha Leaver is now out in paperback!
If you haven’t yet added this awesome book to your shelf, now’s the perfect time. Just scroll down to learn more about the book and author, to read an excerpt, and to enter the giveaway for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!
About THE SECRETS WE KEEP
Title: THE SECRETS WE KEEP
Author: Trisha Leaver
Paperback release date: April 26, 2016
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) | Square Fish
Pages: 304
Formats: Paperback 978-1250073624) | hardcover (978-0374300463) | audio (978-1501212222) | eBook (ASIN: B00OFKKFFQ)
Genre: YA Contemporary
Ages: 12 and up
Description:
Twin sisters. A fatal accident. A devastating lie. Which girl survived?
“A girl takes over her twin sister’s identity in this emotionally charged page-turner about the complicated bond between sisters.”
Ella and Maddy Lawton are identical twins. Ella has spent her high school years living in popular Maddy’s shadows, but she has never been envious of Maddy. In fact, she’s chosen the quiet, safe confines of her sketchbook over the constant battle for attention that has defined Maddy’s world.
When–after a heated argument–Maddy and Ella get into a tragic accident that leaves Maddy dead, Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by loved ones who believe she is Maddy. Feeling responsible for Maddy’s death and everyone’s grief, Ella makes a split-second decision to pretend to be Maddy. And everyone believes her. Caught in a web of lies, Ella is faced with two options–confess her deception and risk devastating those who loved Maddy, or give up her own dreams and live her sister’s life.
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Praise
*”Leaver’s brilliant novel is the high school version of What Happened to Janie? The compelling premise will attract readers and the strong characterization will keep them enthralled.” -VOYA, STARRED REVIEW
*“Leaver’s story is certainly entertaining and intriguing. VERDICT This should be a primary purchase for any library with patrons who love melodramatic mysteries and romance.” SLJ, STARRED AUDIO REVIEW
“Trisha Leaver crafts a powerful and haunting novel that will keep you up long after you read the last page. Full of twists and turns and FEELS, this book questions how far a person will go for her family . . . even if it means losing herself.” – Lynne Matson, author of NIL
The Excerpt
I don’t remember her room being so cold. Even snuggled into her sweater the chill seeps in, settling into my bones like a whisper from beyond. That’s where I will sleep tonight…in Maddy’s bed, surround by her scent. Mom wants to change the sheets, but I won’t let her. The hint of vanilla mingled with Alex’s dark cologne brings a little piece of my sister back to me each night.
The only thing I have left of my old life is a few sketches and a poor replica of the friendship bracelet Josh gave me. It took me days to re-create, to weave the strings into the right pattern. It’s not perfect, but it goes with me everywhere, a tiny reminder of who I once was and what Josh still means to me. The real bracelet is gone, cut off and tossed aside just like my life.
I want to make peace with my choice, but Maddy’s secret haunts me. The dark pieces of her life are hid- den in the back of her closet for no one but me to see. She’s not who I thought she was, but that doesn’t matter. Maddy was my sister, my twin sister, and I’ll do anything for her, including losing myself.
The Teasers
There was a fear behind his words, a fear that I would change my mind and reveal a secret I didn’t even know.”
“I am already gone. I died that night on the side of the road with my sister.”
About Trisha Leaver
Trisha Leaver lives on Cape Cod with her husband, three children, and one rather disobedient black lab. She is a chronic daydreamer who prefers the cozy confines of her own imagination to the mundane routine of everyday life. She writes Young Adult Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Psychological Horror and Science Fiction and is published with FSG/ Macmillan, Flux/Llewellyn and Merit Press. Her YA Contemporary, THE SECRETS WE KEEP, was named one of the best YA novels for summer (2015) by Teen Vogue and received starred reviews from VOYA Magazine and School Library Journal (audio). For more details, check out her website at www.trishaleaver.com
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The Giveaway
There is a blitz-wide giveaway, courtesy of the author, for:
- ONE (1) winner will receive a $25 Amazon Gift Card
Enter in the Rafflecopter below.
I think this sounds really intriguing. Will keep me interested.
I love stories about twins I cant wait to read it.
The concept is compelling, and sounds very drama filled. What a choice! Live your life or someone else’s. That whole grass is always greener thing. My interest is piqued.
I love the plot! Pure genius! Thanks for sharing 🙂
To be honest, it is my 2 sisters who I search for books for. They love to read every time they get the chance and if the book sounds like one I think they’d like, I let them know, we purchase and they enjoy. This one sounds like one I believe they both would enjoy.
The story sounds really interesting, and I enjoyed the excerpt.
Synopsis sounds promising. 😀
This book sounds so intriguing. I want to read it to see what this author comes up with on the plot and the characters.
The story interests me. It sounds like there is good development.
I want to read this because the excerpt has me wanting to know what happens. I love books that keep you on the edge of your seat!!
I find this novel captivating and intriguing. The plot interests me greatly and the characters as well. This novel would be riveting. thanks.
I think it sounds really interesting.
wow this book is on mu read now list. I got chills reading the synopsis
Thanks for the giveaway; I like to read contemporary and I like this author. 🙂
It’s the plot and so interested in see the out come of Ella pretending to be Maddy!
sounds good