Let's Reclaim the Night
YA Age 14+, Young Adult, Children & Young Adult
Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?
Ilvy and Kaja, two girls who grow up in the same building but come from very different worlds. During their childhood, they’re almost as close as sisters. In puberty, they strike out together, discovering boys, parties and drugs, and the first cracks in their relationship begin to appear. The things that fascinate and worry Ilvy in equal measure become the centre of Kaja’s world. She’s in danger of slipping ever further into addiction. Ilvy needs to figure out how to protect Kaja without losing herself.
- A friendship story with hot topics such as first love and drug abuse
- Subtle coming of age story, authentic characters and a distinctive tone of voice
‘‘Let’s Reclaim the Night’ will really stick with you. Nora Hoch writes not just about heavy topics like domestic violence and addiction, but also - sympathetically and authentically - about a close, long-lasting friendship as it is pushed to its limits.’
Münchner Merkur
Nora Hoch, born in 1983, pursued degrees in Cultural Studies and Aesthetic Practice in Hildesheim, and now works as a dramatic advisor and drama teacher in Berlin. Her debut novel ‘The Saltwater Year’ was nominated for several prizes.
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Can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?
Ilvy and Kaja, two girls who grow up in the same building but come from very different worlds. During their childhood, they’re almost as close as sisters. In puberty, they strike out together, discovering boys, parties and drugs, and the first cracks in their relationship begin to appear. The things that fascinate and worry Ilvy in equal measure become the centre of Kaja’s world. She’s in danger of slipping ever further into addiction. Ilvy needs to figure out how to protect Kaja without losing herself.
- A friendship story with hot topics such as first love and drug abuse
- Subtle coming of age story, authentic characters and a distinctive tone of voice
‘‘Let’s Reclaim the Night’ will really stick with you. Nora Hoch writes not just about heavy topics like domestic violence and addiction, but also - sympathetically and authentically - about a close, long-lasting friendship as it is pushed to its limits.’
Münchner Merkur