The Survival List - Hardcover

by Courtney Sheinmel (Author)

"Nobody writes about family secrets with the grace, compassion, and intrigue of Courtney Sheinmel." --Leila Sales, author of This Song Will Save Your Life

Fans of I Was Here by Gayle Forman and Far from the Tree by Robin Benway will be floored by this heartbreaking yet uplifting teen novel about a grieving girl who follows a mysterious list across the country after her older sister's death.

Sloane Weber is devastated when her older sister dies by suicide. Talley was a bright light who made everyone want to step closer. Why had she made that unthinkable choice?

The only clue Talley left behind for Sloane is a puzzle that will become a cross-country road trip mystery--a list of random places and names, along with the phone number of a boy named Adam, who lives in California and claims he didn't know Talley.

Sloane heads west, enlists Adam's help, and together they search for answers. But while Sloane is drawn to Adam, she can't shake the feeling that he's hiding something. Is Sloane ready to learn the truth--about Adam, her sister, or the deep family secrets her family has been hiding for years?

• A Heartbreaking Mystery: Sloane thought she knew her sister Talley. But a cryptic list left behind after her death reveals a life filled with secrets she never suspected.
• Teen Grief and Healing: To understand her sister's choice, Sloane must travel from Minnesota to California, piecing together clues that lead to a truth more shocking than she imagined.
• A Complicated Alliance: The only name on the list is Adam, a boy who claims he didn't know Talley. But Sloane can't shake the feeling he's hiding something crucial.
• Books About Sisters: An emotional and gripping look at the unbreakable--and sometimes unknowable--bond between two sisters, and the devastating questions left in the wake of loss.
• A Powerful Coming of Age Story: Perfect for fans of Gayle Forman and Robin Benway, this novel tackles difficult questions about mental health, secrets, and the courage it takes to face the past.