Where Was Goodbye?

Reach for this book if your teenager is struggling with the overwhelming aftermath of a sibling's death by suicide, or if they are grappling with the heavy silence that often follows a family tragedy. It is a deeply resonant story about Kenzie, a girl trying to piece together the fragments of her life after her brother, Ty, takes his own life. The narrative explores the messy, non-linear reality of grief, the weight of unanswered questions, and the corrosive nature of family secrets. This book is appropriate for older teens (14+) due to its intense subject matter and honest depiction of depression and loss. Parents might choose this title to validate their child's complex emotions: including anger, guilt, and the feeling of being invisible while parents are consumed by their own mourning. It serves as a compassionate bridge for families to begin talking about the unthinkable, offering a path toward healing and reconnection.