And Then There Was Us, Kern Carter
And Then There Was Us, Kern Carter
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And Then There Was Us

Author: Kern Carter

Narrator: Eden Cupid

Unabridged: 5 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tundra Books

Published: 04/09/2024


Synopsis

A mother's death forces a teen girl to reevaluate their tumultuous relationship in this powerful coming-of-age novel for teens. For fans of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter.

After years of physical and verbal abuse from her mother, fourteen-year-old Coi moved in with her father, and together they created a peaceful life. But now, four years later, that peace is shattered when her mother dies.

While Coi struggles to find kindness in her heart for the woman who did nothing but hurt her, her mother's passing does help reopen the door to her mother's side of the family. It's only through reconnecting with her estranged family members, especially her younger half-sister Kayla, that Coi's long-held views about her mother are challenged.

And when Coi begins to see visions of her mother in her dreams, she is forced to ask herself what it means to forgive and be forgiven, and, most importantly, what it means to be family.

About The Author

Kern Carter is a novelist who is celebrated for his captivating storytelling. With books such as And Then There Was Us and Boys and Girls Screaming, his stories explore themes of family, friendship, and the drama that can fracture those relationships. Kern has built a devoted readership not just for his novels, but for his writing on the intersection between literature and popular culture, both historically and through a contemporary lens. Kern also teaches professional writing at the college level, hosts workshops on craft and storytelling, and is in-demand as a public speaker for his expertise on creative culture. He is based in Toronto.


Reviews

It took me a while to read this one because I had a difficult time with the subject matter. Nevertheless, this was an interesting/solid read. CW: death of a loved one, physical/verbal abuse at the hands of a parent, drug/alcohol use by minor. 3.5 Stars And Then There Was Us follows main character Coi......more

Goodreads review by Shannon

A moving and at times heartbreaking coming of age YA debut about a young teen girl trying to deal with her feelings over the death of her abusive and absentee mother. Great on audio and full of difficult feelings that is sure to resonate with teens dealing with complicated family relationships. I lo......more

Goodreads review by Janine

This was a short book but it packed a serious punch. I was grateful that this was part of a readalong and I was able to discuss with other people. Our MC is Coi, who is trying to navigate her life as an 18-year-old while simultaneously trying to process her childhood trauma that is tied to her mom.......more

Goodreads review by lexi

A moving examination of family relationships, forgiveness, and healing from previous suffering can be found in And Then There Was Us. The tale explores themes of perseverance, compassion, and the power of forgiveness as Coi struggles with her contradictory feelings and dreams back times of assault.......more

Goodreads review by Maria

Loved this so much! It deals with hard themes/topics (childhood physical and verbal abuse), and also tackles the hard subject of divorce/separation from an abusive parent with no contact, and the feelings all that stirs up. I think I was the most angry reading this book when Choi’s estranged family......more