**Giveaway Alert**
As we say goodbye to 2017 and hello to 2018, I have some exciting news to share! My new novel,
The Last to Let Go
will be released on February 6th!!! (I know, that's really soon).
The Last to Let Go is a story that I hold so very close to my heart. In some ways, it's similar to my first book, The Way I Used to Be, but in other ways it's very different. And that's why I'm super excited (and equally terrified) for it to be out in the world in just a few weeks! :)
Told over the course of one year in the life of high school junior, Brooke Winters, TLTLG is about the deep and lasting wounds of domestic violence. But it's also about the bonds of siblings, about loss, grief, and love. It's about finding oneself against all odds. And it's about learning when to hold on and when to let go.
Here are a few things that early reviewers have had to say:
* “Smith’s deeply felt sophomore effort (following The Way I Used to Be, 2016) explores the rippling effects of domestic violence and its ability to carry through generations . . . Vivid characterizations of the extended family Brooke gets to know, along with others who people her first year on her own, bring the story to life.”
– Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)
* “Smith illustrates the unraveling of a complex web of abuse . . . realistic and heartbreaking . . . The Last to Let Go shows the cycle [of abuse] in every heart-wrenching detail, making the reader much more aware.”
– VOYA (STARRED REVIEW)
“Smith will take readers’ breaths away with every vivid sentence of her sophomore novel . . . Smith boldly explores this very serious, very real topic through beautiful, captivating prose.”
– RT Book Reviews (TOP PICK)
“A well-crafted and honest look at family issues and a good pick for fans of Sara Zarr and Laurie Halse Anderson. Highly recommended.”
– School Library Journal
“Smith takes up domestic violence and its far-reaching consequences in this empathetic novel . . . But Smith never sugarcoats Brooke’s life; she’s forced to make peace with her new reality, one that readers must accept alongside her in this difficult, honest novel.”
– Publishers Weekly
“Complex and nuanced.”
– B&N Teen Blog
Well, I cannot wait for you all to meet Brooke, so I wanted to make sure you know about the GIVEAWAY that's happening now through January 23rd!
Click Here For A Chance to Win! (25 copies available/U.S. only).
That's all for now! I'm wishing everyone a wonderful 2018 that's filled with lots of joy! And as always, thanks so much for reading!
Love, Amber
The Last to Let Go is a story that I hold so very close to my heart. In some ways, it's similar to my first book, The Way I Used to Be, but in other ways it's very different. And that's why I'm super excited (and equally terrified) for it to be out in the world in just a few weeks! :)
Told over the course of one year in the life of high school junior, Brooke Winters, TLTLG is about the deep and lasting wounds of domestic violence. But it's also about the bonds of siblings, about loss, grief, and love. It's about finding oneself against all odds. And it's about learning when to hold on and when to let go.
Here are a few things that early reviewers have had to say:
* “Smith’s deeply felt sophomore effort (following The Way I Used to Be, 2016) explores the rippling effects of domestic violence and its ability to carry through generations . . . Vivid characterizations of the extended family Brooke gets to know, along with others who people her first year on her own, bring the story to life.”
– Booklist (STARRED REVIEW)
* “Smith illustrates the unraveling of a complex web of abuse . . . realistic and heartbreaking . . . The Last to Let Go shows the cycle [of abuse] in every heart-wrenching detail, making the reader much more aware.”
– VOYA (STARRED REVIEW)
“Smith will take readers’ breaths away with every vivid sentence of her sophomore novel . . . Smith boldly explores this very serious, very real topic through beautiful, captivating prose.”
– RT Book Reviews (TOP PICK)
“A well-crafted and honest look at family issues and a good pick for fans of Sara Zarr and Laurie Halse Anderson. Highly recommended.”
– School Library Journal
“Smith takes up domestic violence and its far-reaching consequences in this empathetic novel . . . But Smith never sugarcoats Brooke’s life; she’s forced to make peace with her new reality, one that readers must accept alongside her in this difficult, honest novel.”
– Publishers Weekly
“Complex and nuanced.”
– B&N Teen Blog
Well, I cannot wait for you all to meet Brooke, so I wanted to make sure you know about the GIVEAWAY that's happening now through January 23rd!
Click Here For A Chance to Win! (25 copies available/U.S. only).
That's all for now! I'm wishing everyone a wonderful 2018 that's filled with lots of joy! And as always, thanks so much for reading!
Love, Amber
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