Wednesday, July 12, 2017

If You're Gone by Brittany Goodwin



If You're Gone


By: Brittany Goodwin


Published: June 2016
Published By: Edge of 22 Publishing
Format Read: eBook
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Christian Fiction, Mystery

Rating: 3.5/5
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I was sent a copy of If You’re Gone by Brittany Goodwin by the author in exchange for an honest review.


Lillian White never would have imagined that she would fall in love with the school bad boy, but a chance encounter with neighbour Brad Lee would change everything. After 6 months of bliss, Brad finally tells Lillian that he loves her on the night of his high school graduation. The next morning she awakes to a frantic message from Brad’s mother saying that he has gone missing without a trace.



Brittany Goodwin’s If You’re Gone is a short story that shines the light on missing youth. Instead of focusing on the details of the investigation into Brad’s disappearance, it follows the hardships Lillian, their friends and families faced. This character driven plot sets this story apart from other mysteries that I have read in the past, which tend to be plot driven.

Although naive characters like Lillian aren’t my favourite, I found that I was able to relate to her love for Brad and their relationship was similar to my own. While her family and friends dealt with her grief in different ways, I was able to understand why she was feeling the way she did and how it affected her. The author did a good job of fitting all the details into such a short story. It was quite an emotional read for me and I flew through the pages.

For those who are interested in learning how Lillian fared in the years after If You’re Gone, they are encouraged to visit Brittany Goodwin’s website where she has posted a hidden chapter.


I would recommend this short story to fans of young adult contemporary fiction. 


Visit Brittany Goodwin's website at the link: http://www.brittanygoodwin.com 

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