Before You Break

by Kyla Stone

Genres: YA Social Themes; Women's Fiction; YA Contemporary; YA Literary Fiction; YA Romance

Synopsis

Eight years after tragedy shattered their family, the McKenna sisters are still broken.
 
Responsible Lena flees to college on a photography scholarship, hiding her past--and her heart--behind her camera lens. Reckless Lux escapes into a world of pills, parties, and dangerous boys--anything to forget the darkness trapped inside her own head.

But when their father suffers a massive heart attack, Lena returns to a house haunted by resentment, secrets, and lies. Her father is wracked by guilt. And her sister is hiding something awful. What really happened that terrible day?
 
After a charming former crush reenters her life, Lena glimpses a future that just might include a love she never expected--or believed she deserved. 
 
But the past won't let either sister go.
 
As devastating secrets resurface, Lux spirals dangerously out of control. To save her sister, Lena must risk everything to confront the ugly truth--before it destroys them both. 

*Trigger warning: Deals with themes of suicide, mental illness, and drug abuse.Recommended for 16+* 

"I loved this book. It was truly amazing." -Lit This &That 

"A well-written, moving tale that provides a candid look at troubled family relationships." -Cassidy's Bookshelves 

"As gripping as any thriller." -Amazon reviewer 

"Just buy this book. Seriously. The treatment of mental health issues is vivid, empathetic, and hopeful." -Amazon reviewer

Release date: February 15, 2017

Publisher: Paper Moon Press

Print pages: 334

Content advisory: PG-13 for mild language and moderate violence. No sexual situations.