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Your Final Moments

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A heartbreaking story of suicide, addiction, and hard truths from acclaimed author Jay Coles, for fans of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, You've Reached Sam, They Both Die at the End, and Tiffany D. Jackson.

Hakeem goes to Narcotics Anonymous meetings to keep his addictions in check. But when his best friend Miles kills himself, Hakeem finds the days harder and harder to get through. He loved Miles — maybe even loved loved him — and he's haunted by the fact that there might have been something he could have done to ease his friend's pain. He meets a girl named Eliza in his NA meetings, and she is there for him when something truly out-there happens... Hakeem calls Miles's old phone number. And Miles not only calls back from beyond the grave, but has news to share: He didn't kill himself. He was murdered.

Finding out the truth about Miles might end up helping Hakeem find his way to his own truth... and further strength to stay alive himself. But as his relationship with Eliza grows, other cracks begin to show... and holding his world together may be even harder than he thought it would be.

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    • Kirkus

      May 15, 2025
      A teen boy struggles after his best friend dies. High school senior Hakeem Hawkins has been clean for four months; he's finished therapy and is attending weekly Narcotics Anonymous meetings. But when Miles Parker is hit by a bus, things stop making sense. Everyone says Miles died by suicide, but Hakeem can't believe it. He and Miles had an agreement: They'd send a red flag emoji if they ever needed to connect immediately. Hakeem starts to blame himself for missing the signs that Miles was having such a hard time. When Eliza Fitzpatrick joins NA, she provides Hakeem with support and demonstrates the kind of understanding only someone with their own darkness possesses, and the two grow closer. Then Hakeem gets a mysterious phone call from beyond the grave--it's Miles, saying he was murdered, and he wants Hakeem to discover the culprit. Hakeem becomes set on figuring out what really happened to Miles, no matter the consequences; as someone in recovery, he realizes that everyone's watching him for signs of a relapse. Although Coles explores many intriguing themes, they're not woven together cohesively, and the novel feels disjointed. While the supernatural element is interesting, it doesn't play a clear role in the story and as a result feels forced. Eliza is white, and Hakeem and other main characters are Black; the story doesn't delve into culturally specific aspects of substance abuse and trauma. An ambitious exploration of addiction and grief that ultimately doesn't coalesce.(Fiction. 14-18)

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    • Booklist

      May 1, 2025
      Grades 9-12 High-school student Hakeem is struggling. He is recovering from drug addiction and his best friend, Miles, has died by suicide. While trying to process his grief, he's shocked when his phone rings and Miles is on the other end. Hakeem isn't the only one getting phone calls; Miles' ex-girlfriend, Mikki, is getting them as well. What surprises them most is that Miles reveals that his death was not a suicide but murder. As Hakeem endeavors to discover the truth about Miles' death, he finds a meaningful connection with Eliza from his Narcotics Anonymous meeting that might even lead to love. Suicide, gang violence, teen pregnancy, and grief are just some of the topics covered throughout Cole's newest novel. While the subject matter is difficult, it is ultimately a hopeful story that follows Hakeem's journey through his depression and grief with the support of his family and friends. A heavy but rewarding choice for fans of realistic fiction.

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