'A Year to the Day' by Robin Benway is a heartfelt and moving YA novel that delves into the theme of dealing with grief. The story follows Leo, who is a year from the day her sister Nina tragically died in a car accident. The narrative unfolds in a unique way, working backward from the present to the past, revealing the struggles of the characters as they navigate through the aftermath of the accident. Despite the structure of the storytelling making some readers feel detached, the book manages to portray the journey of grief and the process of healing after a devastating loss.
The central focus of the book lies in Leo's journey of enduring the unimaginable loss of her sister and the impact it has on her life. While the initial mystery surrounding the accident may draw readers in, the essence of the story lies in exploring the emotions and actions of the characters as they cope with grief and strive to move forward. Through the poignant narrative and character development, 'A Year to the Day' offers a glimpse into the complexities of grief and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.
From The Publisher:
National Book Award-winning and New York Times bestselling author Robin Benway returns with a story of love, loss, and sisterhood reminiscent of I'll Give You the Sun and Every Day. Told in reverse chronological order, A Year to the Day will claim a permanent home in your heart.
IT'S BEEN A YEAR-A YEAR OF MISSING NINA
Leo can't remember what happened the night of the accident. All she knows is that she left the party with her older sister, Nina, and Nina's boyfriend, East. And now Nina is dead, killed by a drunk driver and leaving Leo with a hole inside her that's impossible to fill.
East, who loved Nina almost as much as Leo did, is the person who seems to most understand how she feels, and the two form a friendship based on their shared grief. But as she struggles to remember what happened, Leo discovers that East remembers every detail of the accident-and he won't tell her anything about it. In fact, he refuses to talk about that night at all.
As the days tumble one into the next, Leo's story comes together while her world falls apart. How can she move on if she never knows what really happened that night? And is happiness even possible in a world without Nina?
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