When the estranged best friend he blames for a fatal accident drowns, Jamal is given an unexpected chance to reconnect with his best friend and find closure through a temporary reanimation technology that allows his friend to come back to life for a short duration. 75,000 first printing. Simultaneous eBook.
Justin A. Reynolds, author of Opposite of Always, returns with another charming and powerful YA contemporary novel with a speculative twist, perfect for fans of Nicola Yoon, Becky Albertalli, and Adam Silvera.
What if you could bring your best friend back to life&;but only for a short time?
Jamal&;s best friend, Q, doesn&;t know that he died, and that he&;s about to die . . . again. He doesn&;t know that Jamal tried to save him. And that the reason they haven&;t been friends for two years is because Jamal blames Q for the accident that killed his parents.
But what if Jamal could have a second chance? A new technology allows Q to be reanimated for a few weeks before he dies . . . permanently. And Q&;s mom is not about to let anyone ruin this miracle by telling Q about his impending death. So how can Jamal fix everything if he can&;t tell Q the truth?
Early Departures weaves together loss, grief, friendship, and love to form a wholly unique homage to the bonds that bring people together for life&;and beyond.
