You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2018
384
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL720L
Set in Seattle, You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon follows fraternal twins Adina and Tovah Siegel, who cope with their mother's Huntington's disease diagnosis and the divergent outcomes of their genetic tests, revealing Adina as positive and Tovah as negative. Their strained relationship is further tested as Adina pursues self-destructive paths, while Tovah turns to her Jewish faith for guidance amid family crises and personal turmoil. Includes suicidal ideation and self-harm.
Emotional
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Melancholic
Romantic
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You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon has garnered praise for its poignant exploration of familial love and identity, particularly through its well-developed twin protagonists. Readers admire the emotional depth and authentic portrayal of mental health challenges. Some criticism notes pacing issues and occasional predictability but overall, it is a compelling and heartfelt narrative.
A reader who enjoys You’ll Miss Me When I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon is likely drawn to emotional, character-driven stories about family dynamics and personal growth. Fans of books like Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon and If I Stay by Gayle Forman would appreciate its mix of heartfelt challenges and poignant, life-affirming journeys.
3,228 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
384
Novel • Fiction
Seattle, Washington • Contemporary
2018
YA
14-18 years
HL720L
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