SYNOPSIS:
Annie hates running. No matter how far she jogs, she can’t escape the guilt that if she hadn’t broken up with Kyle, he might still be alive. So to honor his memory, she starts preparing for the marathon he intended to race.

But the training is even more grueling than Annie could have imagined. Despite her coaching, she’s at war with her body, her mind—and her heart. With every mile that athletic Jeremiah cheers her on, she grows more conflicted. She wants to run into his arms…and sprint in the opposite direction. For Annie, opening up to love again may be even more of a challenge than crossing the finish line.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHECK IT OUT?
This one sounds both sad and sweet, as Annie runs to commemorate her dead loved one and to move on from her guilt. It’s always a pleasure to see YA novels that feature athletics young women, even if it seems Annie is a bit reluctant at first.

The cover gives a sense of exhaustion, as Annie lies collapsed on the concrete. Equally, it seems bright and hopeful against what looks to be a mural of the sky. When we lose loved ones, it’s easy to alternate rapidly between those two and we think this captures that perfectly.

You may have read past titles by author Miranda Kenneally, like “Racing Savannah”, “Catching Jordan”, or “Things I Can’t Forget”. Her contemporary YA romances are known to be real and raw. Pick one up today!

EARLY REVIEWS SAY…
Annie’s grieving and growth are realistic… [A] pleasingly deliberate look at grief and healing. (Kirkus Reviews)

Annie’s grief and longing for Kyle are portrayed with poignant sincerity, and with just the right amount of guilt and uncertainty to make her relationship with Jeremiah justifiably complicated. (Publishers Weekly)

NECESSARY DETAILS
YA Romance
Hardcover & ebook, 306 pages
Published on July 15th 2014 by Sourcebooks Fire (ISBN 1402284799)
http://www.sourcebooks.com/store/breathe-annie-breathe.html