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Synopsis
Why’d I do it? I suppose it’s the only question that really matters. Seventeen-year-old Crow will stop at nothing to protect her younger sister—even if it costs her her own life. But then she’s given a chance to come back and make things right. There are a few catches, though. First, she won’t come back as herself. And before she can set things straight, she’ll have to figure out what’s what—and things aren’t exactly as clear-cut as she remembered. Powerful and hard-hitting, this is a compelling story about what it means to live your life—for your own sake—from an award-winning author.
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Is Mayday appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A YA speculative fiction about a teen who dies protecting her sister and gets a second chance at life in a different body. Deals with themes of suicide, sacrifice, and self-worth; suitable for ages 13+ with mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include self-harm, suicide, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with the intense emotional journey of a girl wrestling with guilt, identity, and learning to live for herself after sacrificing everything.