When You Leave

Author: Monica Ropal

In Monica Ropal's YA debut, Cass, who is perpetually left behind by the people she cares about, must deal with loss all over again when her secret boyfriend is killed.

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Summary

In Monica Ropal's YA debut, Cass, who is perpetually left behind by the people she cares about, must deal with loss all over again when her secret boyfriend is killed.

Description

Cass has a theory: everyone eventually leaves. Her father walked out, her mother is starting a new family, and she almost lost her best friend to cancer. When Cass transfers to a preppy new private school, her plan is to stay anonymous by hiding her skater girl veneer beneath plaid skirts and knee socks. But when her cute locker neighbour, Cooper, takes an interest in Cass, keeping a safe distance isn't easy. And once Cass lets her guard down, the unthinkable happens: Cooper is mysteriously murdered. As the investigation unfolds, Cass's close friend, Gav, is suspected as the killer. Determined to find answers, she must go through her list one by one until somebody cracks. However, will uncovering the truth really give Cass what she is looking for?

Critic Reviews

“Romance and a murder mystery intermingle in this gritty and engaging novel”

"... Readers will find much to like in this fast-paced and well-written story." --School Library Journal

About the Author

Monica Ropal lives in friendly St. Paul, Minnesota with her husband and three children,whom she lovingly refers to as her three-ring circus. In addition to writing and playing ringmaster, Monica also works as a hospice nurse.