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The Beauty That Remains

Ashley Woodfolk
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The Beauty That Remains

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018

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Ashley Woodfolk

The Beauty That Remains

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

327

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

2010s

Topic
LGBTQ+

Mental Illness

Music
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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Super Short Summary

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk follows three teenagers—Autumn, Shay, and Logan—as they navigate grief and loss. Each must cope with the death of a loved one while finding solace in music and friendship, ultimately seeking healing and understanding. The narrative explores themes of connection, memory, and emotional recovery.

Melancholic

Emotional

Bittersweet

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

4.1

4,519 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk is praised for its poignant exploration of grief through diverse characters, providing an emotional and cathartic narrative. Readers appreciate the authentic portrayal of loss and healing. Critiques focus on pacing issues, with some finding the intersecting storylines occasionally hard to follow, yet overall, it's a resonant and compelling read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Beauty That Remains?

Readers who appreciate The Beauty That Remains by Ashley Woodfolk would likely enjoy novels exploring themes of grief and healing. Fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green or All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven will find a resonant, emotionally rich experience that connects music, friendship, and the journey through loss.

4.1

4,519 ratings

64%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

327

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Realistic Fiction

Romance

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

2010s

Topic
LGBTQ+

Mental Illness

Music
Publication Year

2018

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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