The Grief Keeper

"The Grief Keeper" is a poignant YA debut that follows seventeen-year-old Marisol as she navigates the dangerous realities of fleeing her home in El Salvador and seeking safety in the United States. Confronted with loss, guilt, and uncertain futures, she becomes involved in an experimental program designed to take on another’s grief, risking everything for her sister’s safety. Amidst these emotional and ethical challenges, Marisol also discovers the possibility of love, which may hold the key to her healing. The novel thoughtfully explores themes of healing, faith, and freedom in a timely and heartfelt narrative.