Nina has spent the last several years missing her sister Lily. Most days she wishes she could talk with her parents about what missing Lily feels like, but they have thrown themselves into their careers and there never seems to time to remember.
When Nina gets a chance to travel to Paris, she is sure the trip will help her deal with the memories of Lily that often haunt her. Lily always had a birthday list - things she wanted to complete during the year before each birthday. For example, for birthday #13, Lily included items like 1) Learn to bake, 2) Travel without our parents, 3) Take a selfie with the Mona Lisa, etc. Nina is determined to complete Lily's list and maybe add a few items of her own.
Nina has a companion when she arrives in Paris. Sylvie will be attending the same art class and will help escort Nina around the unfamiliar city. Their friendship forms slowly as they get used to each other. Nina learns how important art is for Sylvie, and Sylvie begins to understand the importance of Nina's memories of Lily.
13 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE by Kate Fussner is written in verse and uniquely captures Nina's sadness and the joy of remembering someone she desperately misses. At first Nina feels alone until her relationship with Sylvie blossoms and reuniting with her parents helps her realize everyone processes grief and loss in their own way.
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