Since We Last Spoke by Brenda RufenerPublished by HarperTeen on April 2nd 2019
Genres: contemporary, Young Adult Fiction
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When true love is shattered by tragedy—how much would you risk to save it all?
When Aggi Frank and Max Granger finally admitted their feelings for each other last December, it felt like love was beautiful and endless... until it wasn’t.
A fatal car accident involving their older siblings throws their lives into sudden chaos. And with a restraining order now in place between the two bitter households, Aggi and Max’s love runs cold. Being together again seems like a distant fantasy, even though they share the same driveway.
Still, Plum Lake is a small town, and staying apart can’t last forever. Aggi and Max eventually reunite at a lake-house party hosted by a mutual friend and break the ice after a year of silence. But just as they begin to rebuild their relationship, the unthinkable happens when Aggi’s little sister, Grace, flees from home after their father spirals into a fit of rage. With a support system of friends close by, Aggi and Max must confront each other and their families in the hopes of mending all the broken pieces.
Perfect for fans of Jennifer Niven and Nicola Yoon, Brenda Rufener’s (Where I Live) second heartbreaking and uplifting novel captures the ups and downs of star-crossed lovers in the face of unimaginable grief, the fragile balance of their family relations, and the rocky journey to healing, peace, and forgiveness.
One of my most anticipated YA Contemporary books of 2019 is Since We Last Spoke by Brenda Rufener❤️
Brenda’s writing style is amazing, it helps you to connect with the characters of her story and soon you find yourself being part of the story. Her debut, Where I Live, is one of the best books I’ve read this year, it was amazing! And when I saw Since We Last Spoke I immediately added it to my TBR! The cover is absolutely beautiful and the book sounds amazing. I honestly can’t wait to read another book by Brenda Rufener, who is one of my new favorite authors and to meet Aggi and Max❤️
“Can’t-Wait Wednesday” is a weekly event, hosted at Wishful Endings, which encourages fellow bloggers to spotlight upcoming releases that we’re excited about. It is a spinoff of the original “Waiting On Wednesday” a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, as Jill is no longer actively posting.
About Brenda Rufener
Brenda Rufener is a technical writer turned novelist and the author of WHERE I LIVE, which Bustle named a most anticipated YA contemporary book hitting shelves in 2018 and Jennifer Niven called a “hard-hitting novel filled with hope.”
SINCE WE LAST SPOKE, Brenda’s second young adult novel, publishes in April 2019. When not writing, Brenda enjoys hiking the woods of North Carolina and spending time with her family. She is an advocate for homeless youth.
This sounds like a powerful and emotional read. I will be watching for it.
Hope you like it when you read it!😊
I agree with Heidi, this definitely sounds like it will be very emotional!
YES!!! I think I will cry a I really can’t wait to read it😆
I loved Rufener’s debut, and am beyond excited about this one. She totally knows how to deliver emotional punches, and I expect this will be very moving.
HIGH FIVES! I think this one is going to be EPIC, I really can’t wait to read it, Where I Live was absolutely amazing!