Everything We Never Said is a YA romantic thriller about Ella, a 17-year-old high school senior struggling with grief for the death of her best friend, Hayley, after a tragic car accident months before. Ella can't remember anything about the night Hayley died and feels responsible for Hayley's death. Adding to her guilt, she finds herself developing romantic feelings for Sawyer, Hayley's former boyfriend. The story is told from the points of view of Ella, Sawyer, and Hayley through her diary entries. The book focuses on the relationships between Ella and Sawyer, Ella and Hayley, and Hayley and her boyfriend "S".
Everything We Never Said explores abusive and toxic relationships and is a serious and important read. It is compelling, entertaining and twisty but also a book young people should read because of the messages about recognizing red flags, avoiding abusers and the importance of seeking help from trustworthy people.
CW: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse
Everything We Never Said explores abusive and toxic relationships and is a serious and important read. It is compelling, entertaining and twisty but also a book young people should read because of the messages about recognizing red flags, avoiding abusers and the importance of seeking help from trustworthy people.
CW: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse