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Far From You

Tess Sharpe
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Far From You

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

Book Brief

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Tess Sharpe

Far From You

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Tess Sharpe's Far From You is a young adult mystery novel centering on Sophie Winters, a person recovering from addiction who is determined to find the truth behind her best friend's murder. The story explores themes of grief, recovery, and resilience as Sophie uncovers hidden secrets and confronts past traumas.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Far From You by Tess Sharpe is widely praised for its raw and emotional depth, compelling mystery, and authentic LGBTQ+ representation. Reviewers appreciate Sharpe's intricate character development and the seamless blend of thriller and coming-of-age genres. However, some critique the pacing and predictability of certain plot twists. Overall, it delivers a gripping and heartfelt read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Far From You?

A reader who would enjoy Tess Sharpe's Far From You is likely drawn to emotionally intense YA fiction with complex characters. Comparable to fans of Gayle Forman's If I Stay and Laurie Halse Anderson's Wintergirls, this audience appreciates themes of survival, resilience, and unraveling mysteries amidst personal trauma.

Book Details
Pages

341

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

California • 2010s

Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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