* A Bank Street Best Children's Book of 2017 * Georgia Peach Book Award Nominee *
Read the book New York Times bestselling author Amber Smith calls "powerful and haunting," and acclaimed author Peter Brown Hoffmeister calls "beautiful and sad."
Now Is Everything is a stirring debut novel told in alternating THEN and NOW chapters, perfect for Sarah Dessen and Jennifer Niven fans, about what one girl is willing to do to protect her past, present, and future.
The McCauleys look perfect on the outside. But nothing is ever as it seems, and this family is hiding a dark secret.
Hadley McCauley will do anything to keep her sister safe from their father. But when Hadley's forbidden relationship with Charlie Simmons deepens, the violence at home escalates, culminating in an explosive accident that will leave everyone changed.
When Hadley attempts to take her own life at the hospital post-accident, her friends, doctors, family, and the investigator on the case want to know why. Only Hadley knows what really happened that day, and she's not talking.
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Amy Giles is an award-winning copywriter and young adult author. She lives on an Island that is Long with her husband, two daughters, and rescue dog.
"Powerful and haunting, Now Is Everything explores the complexities of family and abuse, as we follow one girl on her courageous journey to choose love over hate and hope over fear." -- Amber Smith, New York Times bestselling author of The Way I Used to Be
"An incredibly powerful and moving debut that is not to be missed, Now Is Everything tackles the tragic reality and heartbreak of familial abuse, that will haunt you long after you've turned the last page. This book is a must read and Hadley's story is way too important to not be shared; I cannot sing enough praise for Amy Giles and her gorgeous debut." -- Erin L. Schneider, author of Summer of Sloane
"Hadley is living the hidden, complex life that so many young people know - a teenager trapped inside her dysfunctional family. This beautiful and sad book will push you toward an unexpected conclusion. You won't be able to put this novel down." -- Peter Brown Hoffmeister, author of Too Shattered For Mending
"Now Is Everything is a gripping, suspenseful, and moving story that asks the question: what are you willing to do for the people you love? Both heart-breaking and heart-restoring, this book grabbed me from the very first line and never let go." -- Robin Roe, author of A List of Cages
"...equal parts heartbreaking, unflinching, and hopeful. Hadley's story will no doubt reach readers who need it."--Kara Thomas, author of The Darkest Corners and Little Monsters
"(Hadley's) palpable despair and desperation, conveyed in well-paced first-person chapters, increase the tension as the truth of the accident slowly emerges. A tragic exploration of why people sometimes protect their abusers."--Kirkus Reviews
"Giles movingly explores child abuse and its manyinsidious forms...a thoughtful and poignant story with a strong narrative arcand well-crafted, realistic characters." Publishers Weekly
"Giles' debut is impeccably paced with deep, well-rounded characters that propel the reader through...a story that is relatable and emotionally investing. Once readers pick up Hadley's story, they will have difficulty putting it down, desperately rooting for her to win. An admirably crafted debut that will haunt readers." --Booklist (starred review)
"The novel develops with an intensity that will both shock and haunt readers as Hadley's life unfolds...After reading Now Is Everything,this reviewer felt like sending Giles a thank-you card for providing such an unforgettable experience" -- VOYA
"[U]nfolds in alternating "then" and "now" chapters, creating a compelling mystery, which will hook curious, as well as reluctant, readers. Main and minor characters alike are fully fleshed and authentic, each with their own flaws. VERDICT A must-have for collections where thrillers and realistic fiction are popular." -- School Library Journal
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