Natalia Gomes – författare

‘[A] phenomenal novel… Startling, well written… it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent''We’re alive. So let’s start living.''Two strangersJack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths.One life-changing tragedyThat is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing.A hopeful new friendshipStruggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again?Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.

‘[A] phenomenal novel… Startling, well written… it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent 'We’re alive. So let’s start living.' Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. One life-changing tragedy That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing. A hopeful new friendship Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again? Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.

Readers adore Blackbird:‘An unputdownable and suspenseful read’‘A beautifully written, heartbreaking story’‘A quick paced thriller with an unusual setting. This book will stay with me for a long time!’*************************************************************Olivia disappeared the night the blackbird died.It was New Year’s Eve, the night that dead blackbirds descended, hours before Alex McCarthy’s sister Olivia vanished from a party.Committed to finding out what happened to her sister, in their isolated Orkney village, Alex knows that dishevelled – sometimes intoxicated – Detective Inspector Birkens is her best shot.Yet as they uncover the secrets behind Olivia’s last night, Alex starts to discover things she may have been better off not knowing…Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Riverdale.*************************************************************Praise for N. D. Gomes: ‘Gripping’ Pretty Little Memoirs‘So beautifully written’ Goodreads reviewer‘Truly thought provoking’ Bibliowormed

Readers adore Blackbird:‘An unputdownable and suspenseful read’‘A beautifully written, heartbreaking story’‘A quick paced thriller with an unusual setting. This book will stay with me for a long time!’*************************************************************Olivia disappeared the night the blackbird died.It was New Year’s Eve, the night that dead blackbirds descended, hours before Alex McCarthy’s sister Olivia vanished from a party.Committed to finding out what happened to her sister, in their isolated Orkney village, Alex knows that dishevelled – sometimes intoxicated – Detective Inspector Birkens is her best shot.Yet as they uncover the secrets behind Olivia’s last night, Alex starts to discover things she may have been better off not knowing… Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and Riverdale. *************************************************************Praise for Natália Gomes: ‘Gripping’ Pretty Little Memoirs‘So beautifully written’ Goodreads reviewer‘Truly thought provoking’ Bibliowormed

Perfect for fans of 13 Reasons Why.‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone''s hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs*************************************************************‘Death should never meet the young. But it did. Thanks to my brother, death made fourteen new friends that day. Maybe even fifteen, if you count Charlie.’At sixteen, Sam Macmillan is supposed to be thinking about girls, homework and his upcoming application to music college, not picking up the pieces after the school shooting that his brother Charlie committed.Yet as Sam desperately tries to hang on to the memories he has of his brother, the media storm surrounding their family threatens to destroy everything. And Sam has to question all he thought he knew about life and death, right and wrong.Endorsed by Amnesty International UK for reminding us that human rights belong to all of us.*************************************************************Praise for Dear Charlie:’At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ The Financial Times‘A very important book… a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer

Perfect for fans of 13 Reasons Why. ‘A gripping, eye-opening YA novel that I wish I could put in everyone's hands.’ Pretty Little Memoirs ************************************************************* ‘Death should never meet the young. But it did. Thanks to my brother, death made fourteen new friends that day. Maybe even fifteen, if you count Charlie.’ At sixteen, Sam Macmillan is supposed to be thinking about girls, homework and his upcoming application to music college, not picking up the pieces after the school shooting that his brother Charlie committed.Yet as Sam desperately tries to hang on to the memories he has of his brother, the media storm surrounding their family threatens to destroy everything. And Sam has to question all he thought he knew about life and death, right and wrong. Endorsed by Amnesty International UK for reminding us that human rights belong to all of us. *************************************************************Praise for Dear Charlie:’At its searing best the novel demonstrates how the perpetrator of a despicable act can still be loved, forgiven and very missed’ The Financial Times‘A very important book… a powerful book that will stay with you.’ Culturefly‘An exceptional novel on a controversial and relevant subject today.’ The Bookbag‘An incredibly moving, heartfelt and thought-provoking novel’ Black Plume‘You know this book is going to go straight to your heart and rip a little bit of it out.’ Long Story Short‘If you’re after a truly thought-provoking book this is well worth a read.’ Bibliowormed‘Utterly heartbreaking and so beautifully written.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘[A] phenomenal novel… Startling, well written… it’s a book that will stay with you long after it’s finished.’ Independent 'We’re alive. So let’s start living.' Two strangers Jack was sporty and outgoing. Alice was bookish and introverted. Their lives were on completely different paths. One life-changing tragedy That is before the day they were in the wrong place at the wrong time: before the day their lives were torn apart in a bombing. A hopeful new friendship Struggling to cope with their new worlds, their unlikely new friendship helps them find hope. But can they help each other rebuild their lives and start again? Powerful and compelling After the Rain is the brand-new novel from Natália Gomes, perfect for fans of The Fault in Our Stars by John Green and Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon.

13 Reasons Why meets John Green and Jennifer Niven in We Are Not Ok - a powerful novel about what happens when girls are silenced. If only they could have spoken out. Lucy thinks she’s better than the other girls.Maybe if she’s pointing fingers at everyone else, no one will see the secret she’s hiding.Ulana comes from a conservative Muslim family where reputation is everything. One rumour -true or false – can destroy futures.Trina likes to party. She’s kissed a lot of boys. She’s even shown her red bra to one. But she didn’t consent to thatnight at Lucy’s party. So why doesn’t anyone believeher?Sophia loved her boyfriend. She did anything for him, even send him photos of herself. So why is she the one being pointed at in the hallways, laughed at, spat at when it was him who betrayed her trust?

13 Reasons Why meets John Green and Jennifer Niven in We Are Not Ok - a powerful novel about what happens when girls are silenced. If only they could have spoken out. Lucy thinks she’s better than the other girls.Maybe if she’s pointing fingers at everyone else, no one will see the secret she’s hiding.Ulana comes from a conservative Muslim family where reputation is everything. One rumour -true or false – can destroy futures.Trina likes to party. She’s kissed a lot of boys. She’s even shown her red bra to one. But she didn’t consent to thatnight at Lucy’s party. So why doesn’t anyone believeher?Sophia loved her boyfriend. She did anything for him, even send him photos of herself. So why is she the one being pointed at in the hallways, laughed at, spat at when it was him who betrayed her trust?