Letting Go

A thoughtful and moving novella of love, loss and learning when to let go, from the YA ‘queen of emotional suspense’ Cat Clarke.

When Agnes made a promise to her girlfriend Ellie, she thought they would be together forever. One year later, Agnes is keeping that promise and it's put her in a situation she never could have predicted; climbing a desolate mountain, in miserable weather, with Ellie and her new boyfriend Steve. But when the weather takes a threatening turn and the sky-high tension between the trio hits its peak, Agnes will have to push herself further than she ever thought was possible…A gripping and moving story of love, loss and finding yourself from an award-winning YA author. Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 14+

Reviews

"A quick, punchy, atmospheric read" – Karen McCombie

"From the opening line, there is great drama and suspense in this novella …This well paced story is told with great dialogue, interior monologue and spot-on humour" – CBI, Recommended Reads

"Powerful writing that effectively paints each well-rounded character … Strongly recommended" – The Letterpress Project

"Perfectly depicts the struggles faced by teenagers, including their identities, self-esteem, and relationships" – Roachie's Reviews

"This book delved into multiple issues in one go, death and loss, sexuality, relationships, friendship and facing a tough situation too. I highly recommend this for quick thrilling read" – Being Unique Being Me, Blog

About the author

Cat Clarke was born in Zambia and brought up in Edinburgh and Yorkshire. She worked in children’s publishing before becoming a full-time writer after her debut Entangled became a worldwide bestseller. Cat lives in Edinburgh.