A Thousand Broken Pieces: A Thousand Boy Kisses, Book 2

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars | 10,271 ratings

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Last update: 02-24-2025


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From Amazon and USA Today bestselling author Tillie Cole comes a stand–alone young adult romance in the world of A Thousand Boy Kisses.

Three years. Twelve months. A timeless grief.

After losing her beloved sister three years ago, Savannah Litchfield has been living half a life. Now seventeen—the age Poppy died—the pain of losing her is worse than ever. When Savannah’s therapist suggests a trip around the world to help teens stricken by loss, she reluctantly agrees to it, clutching the unread journal Poppy left her as she goes.

Cael Woods is angry. One year after losing his older brother—the person who meant the world to him—his life has spiraled into a heady void of nothing. Once the most promising hockey player in the junior league, Cael can no longer step onto the ice without being paralyzed by memories of his brother. When his parents sign him up for a trip abroad for grieving teens, no part of him wants to go—but he does.

As Cael and Savannah embark on a journey of healing, they learn to find solace together, discovering a glimmer of light only the other can bring. And the harder they fall, the more they heal the fractured fragments of their hearts, piece by broken piece.


Top reviews from the United States

Charlotte G
5.0 out of 5 stars Tillie Cole does it again
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2024
"A Thousand Broken Pieces" is nothing short of a masterpiece. This novel is amazing, heart-wrenching, and inspiring, evoking a range of emotions that few books manage to do so effectively. Tillie Cole's writing is not just beautiful; it is transformative.

Having read "A Thousand Boy Kisses," I anticipated an emotional journey with this book, but even that expectation did not prepare my heart for the impact it had. This story is a profound lesson in healing, resonating deeply with anyone who has experienced grief. It has personally helped me process my own pain and find a semblance of peace, a testament to the power of Cole's storytelling.

Every character in the book is crafted with such depth and care that they feel real. My heart broke countless times for Sav and Cael, yet amidst the sorrow, there was an overwhelming sense of hope. Their journey is a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit.

Tillie Cole's ability to weave such an unforgettable tale confirms her as an exceptional writer. "A Thousand Broken Pieces" is a story that will stay with me forever, and I eagerly await the possibility of Rune's story next. This book is more than just a read; it is an experience that changes you.
Yvette Garcia
4.0 out of 5 stars Have your tissues ready because you will cry!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024
A Thousand Broken Pieces by Tillie Cole is book 2 in the A Thousand Boy Kisses series and my heart has still not healed. If you like books about first loves, tragic pasts, hockey, friends to lovers, soulmates, loss of a loved one, friendships, healing journey, travel, coming of age, and YA, then you will love this book.

Savannah, is Poppy’s younger sister, she is grieving her loss and still struggling four years later. Cael is struggling with Cillian’s death and letting the darkness and anger take over. Sav and Cael are struggling and their parents will do anything to save them. Parents decide to send them on a group trip that is meant to heal and mend their broken hearts through focus therapy.

This story took my heart that was still broken from a Thousand Boy Kisses, broke it even more with Sav and Cael’s story, then at the end sewed it back together. Poppy’s story had me blubbering like a baby by the end of the book and I thought I was going to bawl reading Savannah’s story but I didn’t. I did tear up reading Cael’s story, when I’m his memories and pain came up during a therapy session and he cried those deep buried tears of pain…I cried with him. Sav and Cael were drawn to each other because of what they both lost but fell in love with each other because they accepted each other as they were and supported each other through their healing journey.

This book does such an amazing job at showing how teens handle their grief and sadness in their own way. It also showed them that no 2 people deal with grief in the same way. The process of healing and how each country healed different parts of them was so amazingly beautiful. I love when they went to India and participated in the Holi aka festival of color. Tillie did such a great job with the story, storyline, describing each country and the healing that came with it, and the attention to detail. I can go on and on because I enjoyed this book so much but I won’t. I cannot recommend this book enough. You have to read A Thousand Boy Kisses first otherwise you will be lost. This is a must read but make sure you have your tissues on standby.
Kimmi Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars Raw and beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2024
This book is so raw and real and heart breaking. But it portrays grief and healing better than anything I’ve read before. Truly beautiful writing!
BookAddict
5.0 out of 5 stars “That that which is broken, once repaired, can be more beautiful than it was before.”
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2024
Oh my heart, y'all, wow. Just wow. I knew this one would ruin and wreck me and leave me a sniffling mess, but still, I was. Not. Ready. Not by a long shot. I’ve never quoted a Dedication before, but when it starts like this, you know you’re in for it:

“For those who have lost a loved one, I walk with you. For those who have lost a piece of their heart, I hold your hand. For those who don’t know how to move on, I pray this book gives you solace.”

The simple fact of life is, the longer we live, the more loved ones we lose, and I’ve lost my share. Still, I pulled up my big girl britches and dove in. I lived – unapologetically, wholeheartedly, and completely – in this story. I’m not at all an emotional reader, but this one forced its way through all my defenses, and I held on tight attempting to withstand the poignant battering. But then I gave in. I gave up. I just was. Utterly, entirely in the story.

Unsurprisingly, this masterful, gifted storyteller gives us beautiful prose brimming with tender sentiment, profound insight, and sage wisdom. And the emotional impact is as stunning as it is unforgettable. This one will rip your heart to shreds, ruthlessly stomp on the pieces, and then carefully, patiently, perfectly mend it.

Let's be real. There's no way to protect your heart from this one, and if you’re anything like me, you'll go heedlessly charging in. Please though, be kind to yourself. Give yourself grace. Set it aside if you need to but then let yourself wholly live in the vast constellation of emotions.

If you’re blessed enough to never have lost someone vital, you’ll have greater understanding of that loss after traveling this road with Savannah and Cael. And if you have known devastating loss, hopefully you'll feel a little less alone and a little more healed after this experience.

One thing's for certain. It's impossible to read this and come out on the other side unchanged. Maybe a little more broken yet carefully pieced back together, but all the more beautiful for it. Don’t miss this story of exquisite grace, stunning beauty, and profound wisdom

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