A Beautiful, Terrible Thing

A Beautiful, Terrible Thing by [AUTHOR NAME] is a tender, emotionally sharp contemporary YA drama that explores grief, guilt and first love with real care. From the first pages, it draws you into a story where every choice feels weighted, yet hope keeps flickering.

After Cara’s younger brother, Si, dies in a car crash, life becomes a strange blur of “after”. Three months on, she meets Nathan—charismatic, thoughtful, and the first person who makes her feel briefly unbroken. But Nathan is carrying a secret that changes everything: his own life shattered the same night, for reasons he can’t outrun. Their connection is immediate, and painfully complicated.

Perfect for readers who like character-driven young adult fiction, bittersweet romance, and stories about loss, forgiveness and atonement—especially if you enjoy books that linger.

Add A Beautiful, Terrible Thing to your basket and discover a love story that asks difficult, necessary questions.