The Words We Keep

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4.2

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Erin Stewart

A beautifully realistic, relatable story about mental health and the healing powers of friendship and art, perfect for fans of Kathleen Glasgow's Girl in Pieces and Jennifer Niven’s All the Bright Places. 'Gorgeous and deeply touching.' – Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and You'd Be Home Now 'Wild, beautiful, and free. The Words We Keep is a poetic page turner. A raw, relatable story of mental illness, romance, and the power of love.' – Jennifer Niven, New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places It’s been two months since the Night on the Bathroom Floor – when Lily found her sister, Alice, hurting herself. Now Alice is coming home after treatment and it’s getting harder for Lily to outrun the compulsive thoughts she's having. Meeting Micah, a guy with a troubled past of his own, the pair embark on a poetry project that helps Lily to see that the words she’s been holding back, desperately want to break through. But what will Micah think if he finds out who she really is? 'A sprawling, engrossing read' – Kirkus Reviews 'A luminous exploration into the restorative power of love and art.' – Jeff Zentner, Morris Award–winning author of In the Wild Light

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Author

Erin Stewart

Pages

368

Publisher

Simon & Schuster UK

Published Date

2022-03-17

ISBN

1471184528 9781471184529

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"Very enjoyable and emotional book! I really liked the main characters, and enjoyed the writing style! Very good plot! Definitely check trigger warnings before picking this one up, but it's definitely worth checking out!"

Madison C

"I don’t usually like romance books but I relate so much to parts of this that I loved it so much. it’s so well written and so deep. Anyone who has ever felt anxiety/depression (or you’re just curious) this book is a must read. As someone who has felt these things, this book made me feel less alone(and less crazy)"

Phoebe

"Seriously one of my favorite books ever. The author gives really good insight on what anxiety is like "

Bailee Allen

"Girl has a sister who tries to kill herself. When she comes home she tries to help her but only to find out she herself has anxiety "

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Makaila Powell

"This book is very descriptive and so, so good. If you want to read a good book I’d recommend this. It talks about mental health and addresses the reality of what it’s really like for people struggling with things that no one sees. The romance is also top tier and just progresses so well. 10/10 would recommend."