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