The last wish of Sasha Cade

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"Raquel Clearwater has just buried her best friend, Sasha Cade, and now her grief is overwhelming. And then a letter comes. It's from Sasha, written before she died. Following the letter's mysterious instructions, Raquel returns to Sasha's grave and meets a handsome stranger who just happens to share her best friend's dark skin and startling blue eyes. It turns out that, months before her death, Sasha went against her adopted parents' wishes and investigated her birth family, only to discover she had a biological brother who grew up in foster care. Sasha wanted her brother to know all about her, but she didn't want him to meet a girl on her deathbed. So she set up an elaborate scavenger hunt for Elijah and Raquel--complete with packages, pre-scheduled emails, videos, and a few other tricks--to reveal what her life was like before the cancer. Raquel jumps at the chance to take this journey with Elijah. It's like being with Sasha all over again. But it's painful to see the contrast between Sasha's life of privilege and Elijah's life of need, and Raquel comes to realize that keeping Sasha's secrets may hurt this boy she is growing to care about. Can Raquel be true to her friend while also being true to herself, true to life and true to her new love?"-- Provided by publisher.

Physical Description:

312 pages ; 23 cm

Subject Term:

Adoptees -- Fiction.

Siblings -- Fiction.

Cancer -- Patients -- Family relationships -- Fiction.

Treasure hunt (Game) -- Fiction.

Publisher:

KCP Loft,

Publication Date:

2018

ISBN:

9781525300042

9781525301407

Publication Information:

Toronto : KCP Loft, 2018.

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YA YOUNG

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Summary

The day Raquel has been dreading for months has finally arrived. Sasha, her best friend in the whole world, has died of cancer. Overwhelmed and brokenhearted, Raquel can't even imagine life without her. And then a letter from Sasha arrives. Has she somehow found a way to communicate from beyond the grave? In fact, Sasha spent her final weeks planning an elaborate scavenger hunt for the friend she would have to leave behind. When Raquel follows the instructions to return to Sasha's grave, a mysterious stranger with striking eyes is waiting for her. There's a secret attached to this boy that only Sasha --- and now Raquel --- knows.This boy, Elijah, might be just who Raquel needs to help her move on from her terrible loss. But can Raquel remain true to herself while also honoring her friend's final wish? Cheyanne Young's compulsively readable breakout novel offers abiding friendship and forbidden romance, along with an incisive look at how class differences shape who we are and who we grow to be.

Author Notes

Cheyanne Young lives in Texas and is the author of several books for teens. When she's not writing, you can find her sipping coffee and petting dogs.

Reviews (1)

School Library Journal Review

Gr 8 Up-Raquel's worst day is realized when her best friend, Sasha Cade, passes away from cancer. Even though they knew this was going to happen and tried to prepare, Raquel is completely devastated. She tries to go to school and pay attention but struggles to live in the moment and concentrate. When she receives a letter in the mail from Sasha inviting her to visit her grave, Raquel wonders if Sasha has found a way to talk to her from the beyond. Sasha has one last great adventure for Raquel and confides one of her deepest secrets; she's found her biological brother, Elijah. Sasha requests that Raquel follow her clues and share their history with Elijah. While Raquel enjoys her time with Elijah and looks forward to seeing him, she struggles with Sasha's rule to not tell her adoptive parents. Rife with emotion, this whole story is a tearjerker. While Raquel tells this story, the other characters, including both Raquel's and Sasha's parents, are present and distinctive. There are some scenarios that strain credulity, but overall, this is a very easy novel to get drawn into. Give to fans of romance, realistic fiction, and friendship stories. VERDICT Highly recommended for purchase.-Natalie Struecker, Cedar Rapids Public Library, IA © Copyright 2018. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.