Fade Into The Bright by by Jessica Koosed Etting and Alyssa Schwartz

 

Publisher: Delacorte Press

Publication date: April 7th 2021

Pages: 336

Abby needs an escape from her life, that has turned upside down after a letter of her father who she has lost touch with. Her father told her in this letter that he has Huntington Disease, a genetic disorder that gets worse and is fatal. After a genetic test, Abby finds out she is tested positive for Huntington, while her sister tested negative. What does her future hold for her now? How will the illness progress?

That summer she flees to Cataline Island where her aunt (her dad's sister) Cynthia lives. She has a summer of making new friends, and meets Ben. She has a hard time though telling him the truth about her health, because there is a cute romance starting. But most of all her summer is trying to find out what she really wants in life, in the time she might have.

As I am also having a genetic illness, I reallty liked that this book dealth with another illness. The style of writing of this book truly reminded me of the books by Sarah Dessen, in a good way! I really liked the storyline, and how Abby's summer was pictured, it also pictured in a realistic way the anxiety and stress that comes with a chronic illness diagnosis. So as I said earlier, the storyline is really good. Altought it is a more serious topic, it never was too heavy and the story stayed enjoyable. I also really liked all the characters, so I truly recommend reading this nice but also serious new book!