Things We Know by Heart by Jessi Kirby follows Quinn, a high school senior who is coping with the death of her boyfriend Trent. After Trent dies, his organs are donated to many people in need, one being Colton Thomas. Quinn’s sorrow encourages her to find the last remnants of Trent, so she tracks down Colton’s shop near the beach. Without revealing her true intentions for meeting Colton, Quinn and Colton become good friends. As they become closer to each other, Quinn finds it harder to keep her secret. Will Quinn reveal why she met Colton in the first place?
My rating of this book is 5 out of 5. The imagery throughout the book was really enticing and made me feel transported to an island far away. I felt that the story was developed at a perfect pace and every page kept me entertained. Additionally, the characters were unique and had their own personalities which were elaborately depicted throughout the book. This book is a great way to take a break from any stress! My recommended age for this book is 8th-10th grade.