"You'll Miss Me When I'm Gone" is a young adult novel by Rachel Lynn Solomon. The story follows twin sisters, Tovah and Adina, who couldn't be more different. Tovah is a straight-A student, studying for the SATs and planning to attend Johns Hopkins to pursue a career in medicine, while Adina is a talented musician who struggles with academic subjects.
Their relationship is strained, and the sisters barely speak to each other until they both learn that Tovah has inherited a genetic disorder that causes early-onset Huntington's disease. This news forces them to confront their differences and the secrets they've been keeping from each other.
As Tovah grapples with the reality of her diagnosis and the uncertain future ahead, Adina struggles with guilt over a past mistake and the fear of losing her sister. Through their struggles, the sisters begin to find a way to reconnect and support each other.
The novel deals with themes of family, identity, illness, and forgiveness. It's a powerful story that explores the complex relationships between siblings and the impact of a life-changing diagnosis.
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