‘[A] phenomenal novel… Startling, well written… it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent 'We’re alive. So let’s start living.' Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. ‘[A] phenomenal novel… Startling, well written… it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent 'We’re alive. So let’s start living.' Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. One life-changing tragedy That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing. A hopeful new friendship Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again? Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon. ‘[A] phenomenal novel…Startling, well written and confronting issues of mental health, terror and friendship without flinching, it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent Praise for Natália Gomes ‘At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ The Financial Times ‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone's hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs ‘A very important book… a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly ‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag ‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume ‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short ‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed ‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Such a clever book.’ Book Angel Booktopia ‘Very well written, and tackles a tough subject well’ First News A powerful YA novel about the importance of friendship, perfect for fans of John Green Natália Gomes has an MLitt in Scottish Literature & Creative Writing and an MEd in Education. Inspired by her experiences as a special education coordinator in a public school district in the US, Natália started writing fiction with a focus on mental health among young adults. Her debut novel Dear Charlie is endorsed by Amnesty International and was longlisted for the 2018 International Dublin Literary Award.Natália currently lives in Scotland with her chocolate labrador Charlie, and is completing a PhD in English Studies.If you want to get in touch, follow Natália Gomes on Twitter @nd_gomes and on Instagram @ndgomes. A powerful YA novel about the importance of friendship, perfect for fans of John Green • A powerful, issue-driven YA story tackling mental health, terror and friendship in contemporary Britain. • Natalia is a UK talent and fresh voice in the UK YA market. She works in schools with teenagers with special needs. • Dear Charlie, Natália Gomes’s debut title, was longlisted for the 2018 Dublin Literary Award and endorsed by Amnesty International UK for reminding us that human rights belong to all of us. • Natalia’s last novel, We Are Not Okay, was selected as one of only four novels on Nottingham’s Big City Reads 2019 campaign to get everyone in Nottingham reading. • Mental health among teenagers is a serious issue and a huge challenge society faces, especially with the prevalence of social media Competition: One of Us is Lying;A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder;Five Feet Apart;The Fault in Our Stars;All this Time;Turtles All the Way Down;Instructions for Dancing;Rose, Interrupted;Red, White & Royal Blue. Karen M. McManus;Nicola Yoon;Holly Jackson;John Green;Adam Silvera;Rachael Lippincott;Mikki Daughtry
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