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Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1)

Rebecca Donovan
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Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011

Book Brief

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Rebecca Donovan

Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2011
Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan follows the life of a high school student who endures a challenging home environment while striving for academic success and personal freedom. As the individual navigates friendships, love, and the aspirations for a better future, the story explores themes of resilience and hope amidst adversity.

Reviews & Readership

4.3

105,041 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rebecca Donovan's Reason to Breathe offers a gripping narrative about endurance and resilience. Reviewers praise its emotional depth, strong character development, and suspenseful plot. However, some critique its pacing, finding it slow in parts. Overall, the book succeeds in evoking a powerful, empathetic response from its readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Reason to Breathe (Breathing, #1)?

A reader who would enjoy Rebecca Donovan's Reason to Breathe typically appreciates emotionally charged, young adult fiction that explores themes of survival, resilience, and first love. This novel appeals to fans of Jay Asher's Thirteen Reasons Why and Gayle Forman's If I Stay, who are drawn to intense personal struggles and emotional growth.

4.3

105,041 ratings

81%

Loved it

13%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

377

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Connecticut • Contemporary

Publication Year

2011

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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