The Last Good Day of the Year

Jessica Warman

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Bloomsbury Publishing
27 July 2016

In the early hours of New Year’s Day, seven-year-old Samantha and her next door neighbor, Remy, watched as a man broke into Sam’s home and lifted her younger sister, Turtle, from her sleeping bag, taking her away forever. Remy and Sam, too afraid to intervene at the time, later identified the man as Sam’s sister Gretchen’s much older ex-boyfriend, Steven, who is sent to prison for Turtle’s murder.

Ten years later, Sam’s shattered family returns to her childhood home in an effort to heal. As long-buried memories begin to surface, Sam wonders if she and Remy accurately registered everything they saw. The more they re-examine the events of that fateful night, the more questions they discover about what really happened to Turtle.

By: Jessica Warman
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 301g
ISBN: 9780802736635
ISBN 10: 0802736637
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 27 July 2016
Recommended Age: From 14 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jessica Warman is the author of Breathless, Where the Truth Lies, Between, and Beautiful Lies, which have received seven starred reviews among them. Between was published in a total of twelve countries around the world. Jessica has an MA in creative writing and recently moved to Houston, Texas. www.jessicawarman.com @jkwarman

Reviews for The Last Good Day of the Year

[E]ngrossing: a deeper exploration into the long-term ramifications a child abduction wreaks upon a family. Asuspenseful and haunting look at the uncertainty of memory. Booklist There's mystery upon mystery here, but they're all imbued with tenderness and tragedy, and the final, supernaturally touched puzzle is genuinely surprising and original. -- starred review BCCB on BEAUTIFUL LIES The novel's tension and persuasive sense of dread should captivate readers. Publishers Weekly on BEAUTIFUL LIES An excellent recreational read for young adults looking for genuine shock and surprise. VOYA on BEAUTIFUL LIES The twins' culturally barren, dreary yet violent world--a realm of broken dreams--resonates ... in this haunting, moody, character-driven thriller. Kirkus Reviews on BEAUTIFUL LIES It's been a while since The Lovely Bones was in every high school backpack; this is a strong contender to take its place. -- starred review BCCB on BETWEEN A perfect read for teens who like complex characters. -- starred review Booklist on BETWEEN Dramatic and unpredictable ... A page-turner to the bittersweet ending. -- starred review Kirkus Reviews on WHERE THE TRUTH LIES Achingly realistic ... with rare, refreshing honesty and flashes of wry humor. -- starred review Booklist on BREATHLESS Characterization is vivid and exquisite ... tender and intimate. -- starred review BCCB on BREATHLESS