The Meaning of Birds
The Meaning of Birds by Jaye Robin Brown is a poignant exploration of love and loss, published by HarperCollins on April 16, 2019. This 368-page novel delves into the emotional journey of Jess, who grapples with her feelings of anger and pain while discovering her artistic talent through her relationship with Vivi. As their romance blossoms, Jess’s life begins to transform, filled with new possibilities.
After Vivi’s unexpected death, Jess faces profound grief, leading her to isolate herself and abandon her dreams of art school. The narrative follows her struggle to cope with this loss and her eventual journey toward healing, aided by a surprising new friend who helps her channel her emotions. The book addresses themes of grief, bereavement, and the healing power of art, making it a reflective read for those interested in young adult fiction that tackles social themes and personal growth.
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“An evocative story of the thrills of first love and the anguish of first loss. This will break you and heal you.”—Julie Murphy, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’
Not to be missed by fans of Nina LaCour and Becky Albertalli, this powerful novel—from the acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit—paints a poignant portrait of love in the past, grief in the now, and the healing power of art.
Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess’s future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities.
After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess’s perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throws out her plans for art school. Because art is Vivi and Vivi is gone forever. Right when Jess feels at her lowest, she makes a surprising friend who just might be able to show her a new way to channel her rage, passion, and creativity. But will Jess ever be able to forge a new path for herself without Vivi?
A beautiful exploration of first love and first loss, this novel effortlessly weaves together past and present to tell a profound story about how you can become whole again when it seems like you’ve lost the most important part of yourself.
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