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Be warned though you will want to read Cassie s story, start to finish, in one sitting. And then you will want to race to put it in the hands (and hearts) of everyone you know and love. Jennifer Niven, New York Timesbestselling author ofAll the Bright Places \u003cbr\u003eSentence by sentence... one of the most lyrical novels I ve ever read. Haunting and exquisite. Nicola Yoon, #1New York Timesbestsellingauthor ofEverything, Everything \u003cbr\u003eThe First Time She Drowned is an exquisite and masterful dive, a brave exploration into the complexities of family, and the saving grace of friendship. Kletter s writing is hypnotic, her characters alive, her story tragic, beautiful, hopeful. Simply put, this book is stunning. 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