The Day We Never Lived: A Young Adult Coming-of-Age Story About Love, Loss, and Hope
What if the future already had a script for you-but you found the courage to rewrite it?
On a day marked for endings, two teens discover a door into possibility.
Maya survives by writing lists-rules to keep her loud, bright, and unbroken. Eli paints faces on walls, chasing light before the darkness claims him. Neither of them should have met. Neither of them should have mattered to each other. But when a city notice threatens to erase the mural that has become their lifeline, they're thrown together in a fight bigger than either one imagined.
As the countdown to removal begins, Maya and Eli learn that courage isn't about outsmarting fate-it's about showing up, unfinished and defiant, for the people who need you most.
Fans of Adam Silvera, Jennifer Niven, and Alice Oseman will fall in love with this unforgettable young adult contemporary novel about friendship, love, grief, and hope. Tender, lyrical, and unflinchingly real, The Day We Never Lived will break your heart and leave you brighter for it.
Why Readers Love This Book
✔ Perfect for fans of emotional YA novels
✔ A story of friendship, fate, and first love
✔ Lyrical, raw, and deeply moving contemporary fiction
✔ Themes of mental health, community, and hope
★★★★★ Early ARC Reviews...
⭐ "This book left me in pieces-in the best way. It felt like Adam Silvera wrote a love letter to staying alive."
⭐ "Heartbreaking, hopeful, and beautifully written. I couldn't put it down."
⭐ "Maya and Eli will stay with me forever. The writing is poetic, emotional, and unforgettable."
⭐ "A powerful YA story about finding light in the darkest places. Five stars without hesitation."
✨ The Day We Never Lived is more than a story. It's a reminder that we are never finished-that we can stay loud, stay bright, and keep the door open.
About the Author:Carter Vane writes fiction that lingers long after the last page. From contemporary coming-of-age tales to stories that bend genres, his work blends lyrical prose with raw honesty. With a voice that is both intimate and expansive, Carter creates stories that move readers and stay with them.
About the Publisher:
At BLOCKBUSTER STORY PUBLISHING, we believe in the power of a great story to captivate, entertain, and inspire.Our authors are focused on writing, not chasing likes and followers, building author websites or obsessing over social media-they're here to create and share unforgettable stories.
We publish books for readers, not algorithms. If you're looking for bold, entertaining stories that put the art of storytelling first, you've come to the right place.
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