Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary
Published: August 2017
Pages: 352
Published by: Harper Teen
Official Synopsis: "A contemporary YA
perfect for fans of Courtney Summers and Jessi Kirby, THESE THINGS I’VE
DONE is the story of a seventeen-year-old girl who accidentally caused
her best friend’s death and, a year later, is still grappling with the
consequences.
Before:
Dara and Aubrey have been inseparable
since they became best friends in sixth grade. However, as they begin
their sophomore year of high school, cracks in their friendship begin to
form, testing the bond they always thought was unbreakable.
After:
It's
been fifteen months since the accident that killed Aubrey, and not a
day goes by that Dara isn't racked with guilt over her role in her best
friend's death. Dara thought nothing could be worse than confronting the
memories of Aubrey that relentlessly haunt her, but she soon realizes
it isn't half as difficult as seeing Ethan, Aubrey's brother, every day.
Not just because he's a walking reminder of what she did, but because
the more her feelings for him change, the more she knows she's betraying
her best friend one final time."
My thoughts: A touching story of how one girl copes after losing her best friend. But
not just a simple loss-oh no. Her friend died right in front of her and
she (along with some others) holds herself responsible. I can't even
begin to properly get the emotional baggage that must come with.
