That’s where I will sleep tonight…in Maddy’s bed, surround by her scent. Even snuggled into her sweater the chill seeps in, settling into my bones like a whisper from beyond. “No amount of lipstick could cover up her ugly personality.” “I’d taken the one thing…the one person I loved most in this world and destroyed her.” “Maddy was my sister, my twin sister, and I’d do anything for her, including losing myself.”

“Leaver’s masterful skill of storytelling and portrayal of sisterly love makes THE SECRETS WE KEEP a lit- erary beauty.” ~Teenreads “Watching Ella grapple with questions about life, death, and love makes for rewarding reading.” ~Publishers Weekly Named one of the best YA Novels for Summer by Teen Vogue (2015) “Leaver’s brilliant novel is the high school version of What Happened to Janie? The compelling premise will attract readers and the strong characterization will keep them enthralled.” -VOYA, STARRED REVIEW Caught in a web of lies, Ella is faced with two options–confess her deception and risk devastating those who loved Maddy, or give up her own dreams and live her sister’s life. Feeling responsible for Maddy’s death and everyone’s grief, Ella makes a split-second decision to pretend to be Maddy.

When–after a heated argument–Maddy and Ella get into a tragic accident that leaves Maddy dead, Ella wakes up in the hospital surrounded by loved ones who believe she is Maddy. In fact, she’s chosen the quiet, safe confines of her sketchbook over the constant battle for attention that has defined Maddy’s world. Ella has spent her high school years living in popular Maddy’s shadows, but she has never been envious of Maddy. “A girl takes over her twin sister’s identity in this emotionally charged page-turner about the complicated bond between sisters.”Įlla and Maddy Lawton are identical twins. Just scroll down to learn more about the book and author, to read an excerpt, and to enter the giveaway for a chance to win an Amazon gift card!

If you haven’t yet added this awesome book to your shelf, now’s the perfect time. I am so excited to help spread the word that THE SECRETS WE KEEP by Trisha Leaver is now out in paperback!

The secrets we keep by trisha leaver