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Discussion page for //You Know Where to Find Me.// Donna/Colebrook Public -- I found this a really "gut-wrenching" story: emotionally "searing" is a good word. The complex issue of sibling rivalry complicated by a suicide was compelling enough for me to keep reading for the complete "answer," even though at times it was hard-going for me. It was a good solid book, which appeals mostly to young adult girls. Compared with other novels of the same genre, I think it was exceptionally well-written and thought-provoking. Yes, I do agree it should be on the Final 13 Nominees list.
 * Lisa Houde will be reading soon...comments forthcoming. 2-24-10

poignant, honest, searing, and not trite. I think it belongs on the list. -Kelly Budd, KHS **

I can't believe this title is a "needs readers". Definitely deserves to be on the list. Good plot, solid characters, an excellent story. The ending is right on with no fairy tale muck. Tina Lozeau, Nashua Public Library

I don't know how I feel about this one. I'm sorry that Laura left such a hole in everyone's life. I'm sorry that she and Miles bonded over drugs. I'm sorry that Miles is fat, and in love with her other best friend. I'm sorry that it was so hard for Miles to figure out her life. I'm glad that Miles had such a good support group, including her dad, who seemed like he was useless. I'm glad that Miles did figure out what she wanted from life, even at such a cost. The descriptions of drug induced "dreams" were interesting, and probably accurate, though when I've taken some of those same prescriptions, that wasn't how I experienced things (of course, there was actual pain that I was medicating, and the relief of said pain was the looked-for result). I wonder about Miles' relationship with Jim, and even Laura's relationship with Jim. For having wanted her so badly, Jim seemed to be in the dark a lot, or maybe he turned a blind eye, as he did with Miles and the smoking. Kind of a cautionary tale, definitely for older teens, probably good for both girls and boys. -Kirsten, Lane Memorial Library, Hampton