The Ghosts We Keep

Books | Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Death, Grief, Bereavement

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Mason Deaver

Everything happens for a reason.At least that's what everyone keeps telling Liam Cooper after his older brother Ethan is killed suddenly in a hit-and-run.Feeling more alone and isolated than ever, Liam has to not only learn to face the world without one of the people he loved the most, but also face the fading relationships of his two best friends in the process.Soon, Liam finds themself spending time with Ethan's best friend, Marcus, who might just be the only person that seems to know exactly what they're going through-for better and for worse.The Ghosts We Keep is an achingly honest portrayal of grief. But it is also about why we live. Why we have to keep moving on, and why we should.

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Author

Mason Deaver

Pages

336

Publisher

Scholastic Inc.

Published Date

2021-06-01

ISBN

1338593358 9781338593358

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"So well written, sad, and moving. Touched my heart, made me cry. "

Tera B.

"a nb character written by a nb author. this book was very good. i read it recently and loved the aspect of it, plus it made me teary at the end 🥺"

kzy

"SO SO SO GOOD"

mira

"It was a very well written book with well viewed narratives"

Nash Trostad

"It’s a reminder of what to keep"

denki kaminari

"Real good. Not really interesting at first but the ending and the moral really got me."

Alexis

"I just finished reading this book and I never would have found it without likewise. It is literally the best book I’ve ever read and I love it so so much! The way it ended was beautiful. I won’t spoil it but I highly recommend reading it."

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Jacob P

"This is a beautifully depressing story about an NB main character and their journey through the grief of losing their brother. So, for those looking for a book to make you sob, look no further."

keegan (he/him)

"I absolutely loved this book, I had just gotten it and finished it in one sitting. I loved the inclusion of the LGBT+ community. It is very emotional, real and a tearjerker. Definitely recommend, though it does have small mentions of self harm and panic attacks, but other than that, it’s a must-read."

Sophia V

"This book is written so well, and pulls at so many heart strings. I did start reading it when I was having my own mental struggles, so it was super hard for me to read. So if you plan on reading this amazing book, please make sure that you're in the right mental state to do so! :) Also, this book has pretty amazing queer representation, which just added to the amazing story."