The Chain of Small Things
Paperback
Publisher: Christie Mathew
Published: Nov 27 2025
Pages: 180
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
When sixteen-year-old Olivia moves to a new town, she finds comfort in her growing friendship with Maya-and in Luna, the golden-furred dog who seems to hold their world together.
One ordinary afternoon, a single accident changes everything.
Whispers spread. Gates creak. And what began as heartbreak slowly unravels into something deeper: a chain of small choices, small lies, and small silences linking everyone together.
As Olivia searches for the truth, she uncovers how fragile kindness can be-and how easily it can turn to guilt. But some truths aren't meant to punish. Some are meant to heal.
The Chain of Small Things is a heartfelt YA mystery about friendship, forgiveness, and the quiet moments that can shatter-or save-us. Perfect for readers who love coming-of-age mysteries, small-town secrets, emotional dog stories, and cinematic, character-driven fiction.
If you love stories filled with suspense, healing, and the hidden ripples of everyday choices, this moving young adult mystery will stay with you long after the final page.
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