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High-school senior Maggie remembers little about the accidental death of her boyfriend, but as she slowly begins to recall that day, she realizes he was keeping some terrible secrets. The plot contains profanity, sexual situations and alcohol use.
Quick Summary
In One Moment, a high school senior pieces together fragmented memories of her boyfriend's tragic death, only to uncover shocking secrets he hid right up until the day he died. Readers will be hooked by the slow-burn mystery that unfolds like a psychological puzzle, with each recalled memory pulling them deeper into a web of lies, betrayal, and dark revelations that challenge everything Maggie thought she knew about love. If your teen loved the twisty secrets and emotional gut-punch of "We Were Liars" or the mystery-driven narrative of "13 Reasons Why," they'll devour this story about peeling back the layers of a seemingly perfect relationship. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy mysteries with emotional depth and aren't afraid of mature themes involving loss and hidden truths.