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Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver

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In Before I Fall, did you enjoy ...

... the profound personal transformation of a teenage girl facing mortality?

If I Stay by Gayle Forman

If you were captivated by Sam's journey of self-discovery and transformation as she relives the last day of her life, you'll be drawn into If I Stay. Mia, after a tragic accident, faces a life-or-death decision that forces her to reflect deeply on her relationships and sense of self. Like Sam, Mia's emotional evolution is both heart-wrenching and hopeful, making for a moving coming-of-age experience.

... teen protagonists grappling with mortality and the meaning of their final day?

They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

If you were fascinated by Sam's repeated final day and how it forced her to reconsider her actions and relationships, They Both Die at the End will resonate with you. Mateo and Rufus receive a call telling them they have one day left to live and set out to make it count. Their journey is raw, emotional, and filled with self-reflection, echoing the urgency and poignancy of Sam's story.

... an intimate, psychologically intense narrative driven by a single perspective?

We Were Liars by E. Lockhart

If you appreciated experiencing Sam Kingston's inner world and unraveling the story through her voice, We Were Liars offers a similarly immersive first-person narrative. Cadence's perspective draws you into her family's secrets, emotional struggles, and the mystery at the heart of her summer, delivering a deeply personal and psychologically rich story.

... a hauntingly emotional exploration of loss, grief, and moving on?

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

If the emotional impact and cathartic resolution in Before I Fall stayed with you, The Lovely Bones will captivate you. Susie Salmon narrates her story from the afterlife, watching her family cope with her absence. The novel delivers profound emotional resonance and a powerful sense of closure, much like Sam's journey toward acceptance and redemption.

... an intimate focus on the everyday struggles and relationships of teens amidst extraordinary circumstances?

The Rest of Us Just Live Here by Patrick Ness

If you enjoyed the close-knit setting and the focus on Sam's high school life, friendships, and the intense microcosm of her social world, The Rest of Us Just Live Here delivers a similarly intimate story. It centers on ordinary teens trying to survive their own dramas while bizarre, supernatural events happen in the background, making the personal stakes and relationships feel all the more authentic.

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