"Darkness, Be My Friend" by Suzi Dougherty follows the journey of a young woman grappling with the shadows of her past. Haunted by memories and struggles, she finds herself navigating a complex world of relationships, self-discovery, and inner turmoil. As she attempts to confront her fears and embrace her identity, she must confront the darkness that threatens to consume her while seeking connections that bring light into her life. The story weaves themes of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of friendship in the face of adversity, ultimately leading to a profound understanding of oneself. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book features in the following series: Playaway Young Adult, The Tomorrow, Tomorrow, War Series .

This book 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 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .

John Marsden is Australia's bestselling author for teenagers and a highly acclaimed picture book writer.