full synopsis
In the heart of Los Angeles, a city known for its dazzling lights and endless possibilities, two souls collide in a passionate yet tumultuous love affair. Before Love Came to Kill Us takes readers on an emotional rollercoaster, as it unravels the complex relationship between Ella Steele and her ex-boyfriend, Leo Carmichael.
Ella Steele, a young, Black woman with dreams as vast as the city itself, had her life forever altered when she met Leo Carmichael. As their story unfolds, we are transported to pivotal moments in their past, present, and future, together as a couple and separately as individuals. The novel explores not only the love that once bound them but the pain, heartache, and growth that followed their separation.
Ella and Leo’s relationship is a visceral journey through the highs and lows of love and loss. It’s a story of youthful but tortured innocence, passion, and the transformative power of heartbreak and trauma like they’d never imagined. Before Love Came to Kill Us delves deep into the question of who Ella Steele was before, during, and after she met Leo Carmichael. As the narrative weaves together their past and present, readers are invited to understand the intricate layers of their connection and the ultimate impact it had on their lives.
Set against the backdrop of the sprawling city of Los Angeles, the novel explores the juxtaposition of ambition and love, dreams and reality, and the pursuit of self-discovery amidst the chaos of a passionate relationship and complicated history.
Before Love Came to Kill Us is a captivating young adult novel that delves into the complexities of human emotion, navigating the trials and tribulations of friendships, and the enduring power of rediscovering love. It’s a story of self-discovery, growth, and the relentless pursuit of one’s true self in the face of heartache and nostalgia.
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