First published 1993
In a stuffy university lecture hall, a diverse group of misfits gather for a literature course. Shy Elise, wisecracking Remy, and brooding Noel form an unlikely bond as they navigate the professor's scathing critiques and their own creative insecurities. But when a scandal threatens to tear them apart, the students must decide whether to play it safe or risk it all for the sake of their work and their friendship.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-friends
Setting: University
Period: Contemporary
1843 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt Brace College Publishers