Since You've Been Gone

Emily is about to take some risks and have the most unexpected summer ever. Hellogiggles.com says, “Basically I couldn’t be more in love with this book,” from the bestselling author of Second Chance Summer and Amy and Roger’s Epic Detour.

Before Sloane, Emily didn’t go to parties, she barely talked to guys, and she didn’t do anything crazy. Enter Sloane, social tornado and the best kind of best friend—someone who yanks you out of your shell.

But right before what should have been an epic summer, Sloane just…disappears. There’s just a random to-do list with thirteen bizarre tasks that Emily would never try. But what if they can lead her to Sloane?

Apple picking at night?
Okay, easy enough.

Dance until dawn?
Sure. Why not?

Kiss a stranger?
Wait…what?

Getting through Sloane’s list will mean a lot of firsts, and with a whole summer ahead of her—and with the unexpected help of the handsome Frank Porter—who knows what she’ll find.

Go Skinny Dipping?
Um…

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Published May 5, 2015

496 pages

Average rating: 8.38

39 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

BetterBalance+Flow
Jan 29, 2025
8/10 stars
This book makes me long for a friend who makes you feel seen in the same way. My heart was so nervous, especially towards the end, but I’m really glad I finished it.
sarsky
Jun 21, 2023
6/10 stars
First couple of chapter is a little bit boring. It gets better though.
inkbtwnwrlds
Aug 25, 2022
10/10 stars
Si te gusta un libro con strangers to... Bueno mejor no te choteo. Se trata de la protagonista Emily que ha tenido el verano perfecto planificado con su mejor amiga Sloane, pero esta se desaparece, dejando atrás una simple carta con una lista de cosas que debe completar. Desde montar a caballo hasta robar algo Emily debe salir de su zona de comfort para poder volver a ver a su mejor amiga. ¿Pero podrá sobrepasar esos miedos para verla otra vez o dejará que su soledad la destruya?

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