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Fragments of the Lost

Fragments of the Lost

Young AdultMystery
Pages
386
Published
2017
Language
English

Synopsis

Even though she thinks Caleb's mom blames her for his accidental death two months ago, Jessa agrees to pack up her ex-boyfriend's bedroom, but every item she touches makes Jessa question what she knows about his death, his family, and their year-long relationship.

Prose complexity
3/10

Vibe

TenseEmotionalMelancholic
Mystery BoxComing of Age

Genres

Young Adult Mystery YA Contemporary

About the author

M
Megan Miranda

Megan Miranda is an American writer of psychological suspense. She studied biology at MIT and worked in biotechnology and as a high school science teacher before publishing her first novel, the young-adult thriller Fracture, in 2012. She has since written mainly for adults. All the Missing Girls, her first adult novel, unfolds in reverse chronological order, counting backwards through the fifteen days after a young woman vanishes from the narrator's rural hometown; it and The Last House Guest we...

Characters

JessaProtagonist

The ex-girlfriend of Caleb, who agrees to pack up his room after his accidental death, leading her to question everything she thought she knew.

CalebSupporting

Jessa's ex-boyfriend, whose accidental death two months prior to the story's start is the central mystery.

Caleb's momSupporting

Caleb's mother, who Jessa believes blames her for Caleb's death.

All characters in Fragments of the Lost

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Fragments of the Lost have a definitive ending?

    The narrative provides a complete resolution to the central mystery, offering closure regarding the circumstances surrounding Caleb's death and Jessa's journey of discovery.

  • How does Fragments of the Lost compare to Megan Miranda's other books?

    This novel shares Miranda's characteristic focus on past secrets resurfacing and the psychological impact of loss, often exploring the unreliable nature of memory and perception, similar to her later works.

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