All This Time
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Book Brief
352
Novel • Fiction
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Realistic Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionContemporary
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Grief•
Depression & Suicide•
Mental Illness2020
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
Super Short Summary
All This Time by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott follows Kyle, who loses his girlfriend Kimberly in a car accident on the night she breaks up with him. Kyle subsequently struggles with his grief, isolates himself, and begins to see glimpses of her. He eventually meets Marley at the cemetery, and they form a deep connection while dealing with their respective losses. Kyle ultimately wakes up from a coma, realizing his past year was a dream. He reconnects with the real Marley, who is deeply shy and depressed, and works to rebuild their bond and help her heal.
Emotional
Bittersweet
Romantic
Reviews & Readership
53,884 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
All This Time by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott captures readers with its emotional intensity and unexpected twists. The narrative's romantic and heartfelt moments resonate well, but some critiques point to predictability and emotional manipulation. Despite mixed opinions, fans of contemporary romance and young adult fiction find it engaging.
Who Should Read All This Time?
A reader who enjoys All This Time by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott is likely a fan of contemporary young adult romance with emotional depth. Comparable to fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Five Feet Apart (also by Lippincott), they appreciate heartfelt narratives that explore love, loss, and healing.
53,884 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
A central figure in Kyle's life who shares a background of mutual trauma and survivor's guilt, known for her empathy and storytelling, which play a key role in her connection with Kyle.
Kyle's best friend who offers support and challenge, assisting in Kyle's development and encouraging him to be a more present and understanding friend.
Kyle's high school girlfriend whose relationship with him represents issues of guilt and idealized life; her presence influences Kyle's journey even when she's not physically present.
An important influence on Marley, as her death significantly impacts Marley’s emotional state and the path of her healing and connection with Kyle.
352
Novel • Fiction
•
Realistic Fiction•
Modern Classic FictionContemporary
•
Grief•
Depression & Suicide•
Mental Illness2020
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
YA
14-18 years
HL730L
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