More Than We Can Tell by Brigid Kemmerer is a deeply emotional young adult novel set in the same universe as Letters to the Lost, though it stands alone with its unique story. The book follows two teenagers, Rev Fletcher and Emma Blue, who are both carrying the heavy weight of secrets and struggles. Rev’s past is marked by years of abuse at the hands of his father before being adopted into a loving family. Despite his new life, he is haunted by the fear that he may one day turn into the person he despises. When an unexpected letter from his abusive father arrives, Rev’s anxieties spiral, forcing him to keep the letter a secret from his adoptive parents.
Meanwhile, Emma, a talented gamer and coder, faces her own challenges. Her father, a video game designer, is largely absent from her life, and her mother dismisses her passion for gaming as a waste of time. Emma secretly works on a video game of her own, but when she becomes the target of an online troll who escalates to sexual harassment, she chooses to handle the situation alone out of fear of her parents’ disapproval. When Rev and Emma meet by chance, they form a connection, and their shared struggles offer a glimmer of hope. Together, they help each other face their fears and find strength in their friendship.
