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I Will Never Leave You
I Will Never Leave You | Kara A. Kennedy
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"This sapphic horror-thriller debut is something special." - C.L. HERMAN, New York Times bestselling author of All of Us Villains I know better than anyone that death isn't the end. Not for Alana and I. Not even close... Eighteen-year-old Maya has always known the rules for banishing ghosts - but she never imagined she'd be banishing the ghost of her ex-girlfriend. After years of emotional abuse, Maya finally finds the courage to break up with Alana, stranding her on the remote trail where they'd been hiking. Seeking space, Maya flees her Los Angeles hometown for her older sister's lake house. The sleepy small town of Lake Ember feels like the perfect place to heal; at least, until Alana turns up dead right on her doorstep. Desperate to come back to life, Alana's ghost blackmails Maya: if Maya doesn't help her possess a girl in town, Alana will frame Maya for her murder. Even more complicated, Maya finds herself falling for Alana's target: Rowan, the girl whose life she has endangered. Maya must now face the ultimate decision. Will she forgive Alana and help bring her back to life? Or can she face her fears and banish her ex forever? "Haunting, healing, and unforgettable . . ." - ALLISON SAFT, New York Times bestselling author of A Far Wilder Magic
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When Maya's ex-girlfriend, Alana, is found dead Maya's life implodes. It won't matter that their relationship was toxic & that Alana had been emotionally abusing Maya for years, all that will matter is that after a verbal fight on a remote trail, Maya walked off & left Alana there alone. So Maya lies to the police initially & finds herself in real trouble & flees to the family lake house.

OutsmartYourShelf There Maya is shadowed by the ghost of her ex who warns her that if she doesn't help her possess someone, she will ensure Maya goes away for murder. At first Maya doesn't believe her, but Alana's spirit grows stronger each time she visits & Maya finally admits she is in real danger. She needs to banish Alana forever but can she find the strength? 2mo
OutsmartYourShelf Honestly I found it difficult to like Maya at first. She's susceptible to Alana's machinations due to losing her mother at a young age but she knows something is wrong, that she's being isolated by Alana but turns on everyone else. Probably true to life but frustrating. I really liked Rowan though.

Mostly the narrative is from the present-day, although there are several chapters which go back in time at certain points, & the reader hears
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OutsmartYourShelf exclusively from Maya. Are we being told the truth, is Maya a reliable narrator? I liked the way that the author showed how rumours online can quickly snowball & personally I think the paranormal angle was not too overdone & worked quite well.
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Full Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6703083514
Read 1st-3rd Feb 2025

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