The Afterwards

Written by A.F. Harrold · Illustrated by Emily Gravett

Ember ventures into the afterworld to rescue her best friend, facing unknown dangers.

3.6 Goodreads · 540 ratings

208 pages· 27,699 words· Est. 4 hour read· 690L

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Bookroo's summary

Ember's world shatters when her best friend Ness dies unexpectedly. Desperate to reunite, Ember discovers a path to the afterworld, a realm of the recently deceased. Determined to bring Ness back, she embarks on a perilous journey, confronting the mysteries and dangers of this shadowy domain. How far will Ember go to restore what she has lost, and what will she discover about friendship and sacrifice along the way? This darkly fantastical tale, enriched with enchanting illustrations, explores the profound lengths we go to for those we love.

From the publisher

Ember and Ness are best friends, completely inseparable. Ember can’t imagine what life would be without Ness. Until Ness dies, in a most sudden and unexpected way. Ember feels completely empty. How can this even be real?

Then Ember finds a way into the afterworld-a place where the recently dead reside. She knows there must be a way to bring Ness back, so she decides to find it. Because that’s what friends do: rescue each other. But the afterworld holds its own dangers. How far will Ember go to make things the way they were again?

Paired with enchanting illustrations from Emily Gravett, A. F. Harrold’s powerfully woven tale explores the lengths we go to for the people we love.

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