First published 2022
Grace, Emily, and Jane face the harsh truths that come with growing up female. Their childhood dissolves as they encounter the darker sides of culture, family expectations, and social pressures. Each girl responds differently to these challenges. Grace struggles against family constraints while Emily confronts uncomfortable truths about friendship. Jane discovers that the adult world operates by rules no one explained to her. Their experiences unfold through moments both absurd and disturbing. The three friends find themselves changed by encounters that reveal how society shapes young women. Tillman captures their journey with sharp precision, showing how these girls must navigate a world that seems designed to diminish them. The story exposes the gap between what girls are told to expect and what they actually encounter as they mature.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
236 pages · Paperback · Peninsula Press