"Before We Were Sorry" by Kit Frick follows the story of a close-knit group of friends who navigate the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal. Set in a small town where the bonds of friendship are strong yet fragile, the protagonist grapples with a tragic event that changes their lives forever. As secrets unfold and tensions rise, the characters are forced to confront their past decisions and their consequences. Through a compelling blend of suspense and heartfelt emotion, the novel explores themes of forgiveness, the weight of secrets, and the struggle to rebuild trust in the wake of loss. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.

There are 336 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2022 by Simon & Schuster .

Kit Frick is a novelist, poet, and MacDowell Colony fellow. Originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she studied creative writing at Sarah Lawrence College and received her MFA from Syracuse University. When she isn't putting complicated characters in impossible situations, Kit edits poetry and literary fiction for a small press, edits for private clients, and mentors emerging writers through Pitch Wars. She is the author of See All the Stars and All Eyes on Us. Visit Kit online at KitFrick. com and on Twitter @KitFrick.