Description
In a story that moves between two times and two voices, a girl in the present and a boy in the past discover that their lives are connected by a mysterious thread of letters. As they write to one another across generations, they confront family secrets, cultural expectations, and the longing to be understood—learning that courage can be quiet, persistent, and deeply personal. With warmth and emotional clarity, this novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the ways history echoes through everyday choices. Mitali Perkins blends lyrical storytelling with accessible, character-driven suspense, creating a moving journey about empathy, resilience, and the power of communication to change what comes next.
Available Editions
hardcover
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Published Apr 2, 2019
432 pages
ISBN: 9780374304928
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Community Reviews(1)
idk man this was just really heartfelt and despite not being dense language, a super heavy story. i could have done without the 4 billion superhero references though...
Details
First Published
2019
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Forward Me Back to You by Mitali Perkins.