Before I Fall
by Lauren Oliver
A young adult novel following Samantha Kingston, a popular high school senior who dies in a car accident and finds herself reliving the same day repeatedly. Through this supernatural experience, Sam must confront her role in bullying and the impact of her choices on others, particularly exploring how her actions affected a classmate who committed suicide. The story examines themes of redemption, the consequences of bullying, peer pressure, and personal growth as Sam works to break the cycle and make amends for her past behavior.
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