Thirteen Fireflies

by Amanda Foote

He died when they were twelve.  

Willow has spent the last five years trying to move on after she caused the death of her childhood best friend, Jason. But when Jason's older brother Elliott returns home from college for the summer, Willow realizes he is the only person alive who knows what she did. 

And she'll say anything to protect her secret. 

Won't she? 

For fans of John Green, Deb Caletti, and Sarah Dessen, Thirteen Fireflies is a deep and honest look at how grief manifests itself in even the strongest of people. 

210 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 28, 2019

About the author

Puppy/cat mom. Word & photograph storyteller. Self-proclaimed nerd.

My name is Amanda, and I am addicted to writing.
I'm really glad you're here, and you're taking the time to read about my story. It's a long one so I won't bore you with the details, but I will tell you this:

I believe in handwritten letters. I believe in mermaids. I believe in the healing power of salt water: tears, sweat, and the ocean. I believe in the call of the moon. I believe that real is better than perfect. I believe in bear hugs and belly laughs. I believe in putting family first. I believe that words are stronger than swords. I believe in firm handshakes. I believe in being yourself. I believe in telling the truth even when your voice shakes. I believe in cuddling up with your favorite books. I believe that peanut butter is good for the soul. I believe animals are people too. I believe in putting out into the universe what you want to get back. I believe in cuddling. I believe in love. I believe in having big dreams. And I believe in you.

I am a young adult novelist living in Oklahoma with my partner Philip, and my two fur children, Abigail (an incredibly sweet and hyper cocker spaniel) and Nova (a black cat who also moonlights as a poltergeist). You can see their adventures on my Instagram at www.instagram.com/amandafoote.writes. I've been a grown up now for more than a decade, and I'm still trying to figure out this whole be-an-adult thing.

I grew up all over Oklahoma but mostly in Oklahoma City and Shawnee. I lived briefly in North Carolina, and still dream of the ocean on the daily. But Oklahoma has most of my family, which means it has most of my heart.

In addition to being a writer, I am also a photographer, an artist, and (may I just say) an excellent friend. Bow ties are cool!