Eiliyah

This tug-at-your-heartstrings contemporary YA debut is perfect for readers of Julie Buxbaum, Jennifer Niven, and Emery Lord. In the aftermath of her mother's passing, Ellie's long-gone nightmares start haunting her again. She moves in with her estranged father where she has no one she can call her "own" people. Then one day, she meets Raiyan- a charming, and charismatic boy in the only bookstore in her new neighborhood. Slowly, she finds solace in the unlikely companionship of Raiyan, who happens to be her neighbor as well. But as their bond deepens, secrets threaten to unravel the fragile threads of their budding romance. Can Ellie and Raiyan's love withstand the trials of grief and betrayal, or will they crumble under the weight of their pasts? Eiliyah is a captivating story full of secrets, betrayal and friendship, grief and hope, and the enduring power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.