The Secret Language of Sisters

By Luanne Rice

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling adult author Luanne Rice makes her dazzling YA debut with this gorgeous, unputdownable story of love, hope, and redemption.

When Ruth Ann (Roo) McCabe responds to a text message while she's driving, her life as she knows it ends. The car flips, and Roo winds up in a hospital bed, paralyzed. Silent. Everyone thinks she's in a coma, but Roo has locked-in syndrome -- she can see and hear and understand everything around her, but no one knows it. She's trapped inside her own body, screaming to be heard.Mathilda (Tilly) is Roo's sister and best friend. She was the one who texted Roo and inadvertently caused the accident. Now, Tilly must grapple with her overwhelming guilt and her growing feelings for Roo's boyfriend, Newton -- the only other person who seems to get what Tilly is going through.But Tilly might be the only person who can solve the mystery of her sister's condition -- who can see through Roo's silence to the truth underneath. Somehow, through medicine or miracles, will both sisters find a way to heal?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0545839556
• ISBN13: 9780545839556
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Point
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

One of my top three favorite books!

First of all, I hate realistic fiction. But when I picked up this book, I immediately was invested in the story of these two girls. They reminded me so much of me and my sisters and I found that I was crying and laughing with these characters. An absolutely brilliant story with such a talented author. Luanne Rice is a master wordsmith and story teller. It is a book for anyone who has a sister or wants a sister. I have recommended this book several times and it is one of my absolute favorites.

Must read for all teen-age drivers

This is an amazing story about 2 sisters. It tells the story from both sides so you can feel the deep emotions of each girl. This book should be required reading in every high school English class today. It teaches a lesson they probably all know but shows the consequences if they don't follow the advise.