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Abbie Rushton

    Abbie Rushton crafts compelling narratives that delve into the complex and often dark aspects of adolescence. Her prose is marked by its raw honesty and psychological depth, drawing readers intimately into the minds of her characters. Rushton's work is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of difficult experiences and the resilience found within young people. Her debut novel marks a significant contribution to young adult literature.

    Abbie Rushton
    Consumed
    Unspeakable
    • Consumed

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Myla used to love spending long, hot days on the beach with her sister, Asha. Until the day Asha was taken from her and the sun went out. For ever. That was two years ago. Myla hasn't been down to the beach - or even left the house - since. Crippling agoraphobia and panic attacks keep her locked inside a nightmare of the day she can never forget. Her main contact with the outside world is online - until she meets Jamie. But, like Myla, Jamie is trapped by his fears and feels anxious, awkward and alone. Gradually the pair begin to trust each other. Are they willing to reveal their secrets - and risk discovering the truth? Or will they let their pasts consume them for good ..

      Consumed2016
    • Unspeakable

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Megan doesn't speak. She hasn't spoken in months. Pushing away the people she cares about is just a small price to pay. Because there are things locked inside Megan's head - things that are screaming to be heard - that she cannot, must not, let out. Then Jasmine starts at school: bubbly, beautiful, talkative Jasmine. And for reasons Megan can't quite understand, life starts to look a bit brighter. Megan would love to speak again, and it seems like Jasmine might be the answer. But if she finds her voice, will she lose everything else?

      Unspeakable2015
      3.6