He Said He'd Wait by Jessica Hintz is a raw, emotionally charged young adult trauma novel that delves deep into the devastating effects of family breakdown, mental illness, and the impossible burden of grief.

Seventeen-year-old Aria never asked to be the bridge between her emotionally spiraling father and a mother who's already walked away. Trapped in a house full of silence and toxic family dynamics, she tries to hold everything together — until one night out changes everything. Under the pulsing lights of a club, a dangerous mix of ecstasy and Adderall sends Aria spiraling into a near-death panic. Hours later, she returns home to a note on the door — and a tragedy that will shape the rest of her life.

He Said He'd Wait is a haunting exploration of suicide loss, teen PTSD, and the suffocating guilt that follows a moment you can never undo. As Aria battles through trauma, addiction, and emotional isolation, she must confront the truth: survival is only the beginning.

Perfect for readers of realistic YA fiction, gritty coming-of-age stories, and emotional healing books, this is a novel for anyone who has ever questioned whether it's possible to forgive yourself.