Cory McCarthy (he/they) is the bestselling author of bold, weird, and affectionate stories. He lives in New England with his spouse and coauthor, A.R. Capetta. Learn more at www.OnceAndFutureStories.com
"You Were Here is wrenchingly beautiful in its honest and achingly
accurate portrayal of grief and how it breaks us--and the way
unconditional friendship puts us back together." -- Jo Knowles,
award-winning author of See You At Harry's and Read Between the
Lines
"Through razor-sharp wit, no-holds-barred momentum, and
heart-wrenching twists, Cori McCarthy dares you to climb through
the broken, abandoned wreckage of the past, stand on the edge of
the world, and face something even scarier: the truth." -- K.A.
Barson, author of 45 Pounds (More or Less and Charlotte Cuts it
Out
"A beautiful coming-of-age story, this book will leave readers
thinking about it long after they close it." -- VOYA Magazine, a
VOYA Best Book
"A skillful blend of storytelling, emotion, and adrenaline-fueled
daring" -- Publishers Weekly
"Readers who appreciate stories of searching for personal truths
will be happy to join this meaningful quest for identity and
independence." -- Booklist
"The mix of forms as well as the insights each character gleans
through their urban explorations render this book both readable and
teachable on multiple levels." -- Bulletin of the Center for
Children's Books, starred review
"The topic of urban exploration and the inclusion of graphic novel
style chapters will appeal to teens" -- School Library Journal
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