Night Road

From Kristin Hannah, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the smash-hit novels Firefly Lane, The Nightingale, and The Four Winds comes a novel about how one reckless night destroys the lives of three teenagers and their families.

For eighteen years, Jude Farraday has put her children's needs above her own, and it shows--her twins, Mia and Zach, are bright and happy teenagers. When Lexi Baill moves into their small, close-knit community, no one is more welcoming than Jude. Lexi, a former foster child with a dark past, quickly becomes Mia's best friend. Then Zach falls in love with Lexi and the three become inseparable.

Jude does everything to keep her kids out of harm's way. But senior year of high school tests them all. It's a dangerous, explosive season of drinking, driving, parties, and kids who want to let loose. And then on a hot summer's night, one bad decision is made. In the blink of an eye, the Farraday family will be torn apart and Lexi will lose everything. In the years that follow, each must face the consequences of that single night and find a way to forget...or the courage to forgive.

Vivid, universal, and emotionally complex, Night Road raises profound questions about motherhood, identity, love, and forgiveness. It is a luminous, heartbreaking novel that captures both the exquisite pain of loss and the stunning power of hope. This is Kristin Hannah at her very best, telling an unforgettable story about the longing for family, the resilience of the human heart, and the courage it takes to forgive the people we love.

"You cannot read Night Road and not be affected by the story and the characters. The total impact of the book will stay with you for days to come after it is finished." --The Huffington Post

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416 pages

Average rating: 7.69

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Tamrat
Nov 10, 2024
The story of a girl raised between foster care and a drug abuse mom. She finally finds out she has family and becomes friends with a lonely girl. This friendship ends when she drives her friends home and accidentally has a wreck that kills her best friend. She has a baby in jail and finally gets out and tries to be whole again
DaileyBean
Aug 14, 2024
8/10 stars
Such a great story.
BadAsh
May 10, 2024
9/10 stars
Sad
Karilappin
Dec 28, 2023
10/10 stars
Loved this book. So raw. So heartbreaking. So beautifully written.
margardenlady
Dec 27, 2023
8/10 stars
Heart wrenching story about teen drunk driving and the chilling effect it has on the lives of those near it. Teins Mia and Zach befriend Lexi and their lives are woven together. Until a senior year party changes everything.

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