From Lammy Award finalist Brynne Rebele-Henry, this lyrical and emotional contemporary YA novel follows a teen who unravels the thread of her older sister's hidden life in the wake of her death. A discovery of authentic self, sexuality, and first love perfect for fans of Nina LaCour, Laura Nowlin, and Lily Braun-Arnold.
The Weight of One Pomegranate follows seventeen-year old Isadora as she navigates the loss of her older sister, Eleni. When Isadora discovers secret letters in Eleni's belongings, she travels to New York City, where she begins to unravel the threads of Eleni's life. In doing so, Isadora finds a secret painting of Eleni's-she was an artist-and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, coming to terms with her sexuality, and falling in love. Can Isadora honor Eleni's memory without being consumed by her absence? Can she learn to live when Eleni doesn't?
