The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent

”[T]his book takes readers on a bittersweet, hard-hitting journey with Del as she tackles more than an 18-year-old should. Jacobus expertly covers numerous tough subjects.“–School Library Journal

“Jacobus (Romancing the Dark in the City of Light, 2015) has done a beautiful job with many difficult subjects, striking just the right tone and treating her highly sympathetic characters with dignity and compassion.“—Booklist

“Achingly beautiful, emotionally complex and thought-provoking. A deeply felt and ultimately hopeful novel.” —Catherine Linka, author of A Girl Called Fearless

With intensely emotional and honest prose, Jacobus (Romancing the Dark in the City of Light) conveys Del’s inner turmoil and longing for relief from the constant pain and fear of death she believes haunt her life… . supportive health coordinators and mentors help Del confront her fears and find a new appreciation for life in this hopeful read.“—Publishers Weekly

“Honestly and courageously explores sensitive topics.“—Kirkus Reviews

“A story that never shies away from the difficult, The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent is both challenging and compassionate.“—Kelly Loy Gilbert, author of Conviction and Picture Us in the Light

“Skillfully rendered, this novel raises difficult questions about life and death. Instead of finding simple answers on the page, readers receive something better: honesty, hope and reassurance.“—Sarah Tomp, author of The Easy Part of Impossible and My Best Everything

Ann Jacobus writes children’s and YA fiction, teaches writing, and volunteers on a suicide crisis line. She’s published short fiction, essays, and poetry in anthologies, journals, and magazines, and is the author of YA thriller Romancing the Dark in the City of Light, and YA novel The Coldest Winter I Ever Spent coming in spring, 2023. San Francisco is home to her and her family.