Emma struggles to protect her secret to keep her younger cousins safe, leading to a high-stakes, emotional journey.

The novel follows Emma Thomas, a sixteen-year-old in a wealthy Connecticut town who looks perfect on the outside—excellent student, varsity athlete—but is hiding horrific, ongoing abuse from her aunt.

It is the first book in the million-copy bestselling Breathing Series, characterized as an "emotional rollercoaster" that deals with trauma and healing. Interesting Themes & Discussion Points Book review: "Reason To Breathe" by Rebecca Donovan

Emma meets Evan Mathews, a boy who takes an interest in her and forces her to confront her self-worth and break her silence.

This content focuses on Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan, a powerful, emotional Young Adult novel that explores themes of abuse, resilience, and hope.

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Emma struggles to protect her secret to keep her younger cousins safe, leading to a high-stakes, emotional journey.

The novel follows Emma Thomas, a sixteen-year-old in a wealthy Connecticut town who looks perfect on the outside—excellent student, varsity athlete—but is hiding horrific, ongoing abuse from her aunt. Reason to Breathe

It is the first book in the million-copy bestselling Breathing Series, characterized as an "emotional rollercoaster" that deals with trauma and healing. Interesting Themes & Discussion Points Book review: "Reason To Breathe" by Rebecca Donovan Emma struggles to protect her secret to keep

Emma meets Evan Mathews, a boy who takes an interest in her and forces her to confront her self-worth and break her silence. Interesting Themes & Discussion Points Book review: "Reason

This content focuses on Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan, a powerful, emotional Young Adult novel that explores themes of abuse, resilience, and hope.