In this unforgettable novel, Quinn Sullivan falls for the recipient of her boyfriend’s donated heart. Printz Award winner John Corey Whaley calls it “not just a love story, but one with a ferocious pulse.”

After Quinn’s boyfriend, Trent, dies in an accident their junior year, she reaches out to the recipients of his donated organs in hopes of picking up the fragments of her now-unrecognizable life. But whoever received Trent’s heart has chosen to remain silent. The essence of a person, Quinn has always believed, is in the heart. If she finds Trent’s, then in a way, she will still have a piece of him.

Risking everything to get closure once and for all, Quinn goes outside the system to track down nineteen-year-old Colton Thomas, whose life has been forever changed by this priceless gift. But what starts as an accidental run-in quickly develops into something more, sparking an undeniable attraction. She doesn’t want to give in to it—especially since he has no idea how they’re connected—but the time Quinn spends with Colton makes her feel alive again. No matter how hard she’s falling for Colton, though, each beat of his heart reminds her of all she’s lost . . . and all that remains at stake.

Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen, this unique and emotional story about an unexpected bond between two strangers will leave no heart untouched.

She only wanted a piece of the boy she lost. What happens when she starts to fall for the boy he saved?

Finding Love After Loss: Quinn’s search for the recipients of her boyfriend Trent's organs is supposed to bring closure. She never expected it to open her heart to someone new.
A Heart-Wrenching Secret: She's drawn to Colton in a way she can't explain, but he has no idea that the heart beating in his chest is the one thing that connects them—and could tear them apart.
Second Chance Romance: Colton makes Quinn feel alive for the first time in a year. But every moment they share is a reminder of what she's lost, and what he was given.
Emotional Contemporary YA: A poignant and unforgettable story perfect for readers who love the emotional depth of Sarah Dessen and stories that explore the complex realities of grief, hope, and healing.

Things We Know by Heart

Things We Know by Heart