Every Borrowed Beat

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A romance that takes an unflinching look at not only the realities of heart failure, but at memory, grief, guilt, and what it means to live—in a "poignant yet funny" ( Booklist ) read that's "alternately heart-wrenching and heartwarming" ( Kirkus )—from the award-winning author of The Words We Keep What if the heart that saved your life also held the secrets of another's? * "With its perfect blend of chronic illness representation, mental health exploration, and romance, this is sure to appeal to fans of books like John Green’s The Fault in Our Stars . . . a standout addition to the genre."—SLJ, starred review Sydney Wells should have died. She was supposed to die. She never expected, after years of waiting, to receive a heart transplant. Now, seventeen-year-old Sydney doesn’t know what to do with her life. Her daily routine consisted of staying indoors, eating heart-healthy foods, and