First published 2013
When Arlie's mother falls ill, she returns home to care for her. But beneath the surface, a web of family dysfunction and long-buried secrets threatens to unravel. As Arlie digs deeper, she discovers the cracks in her parents' marriage and the lies they've told their children. Forced to confront the past, Arlie must decide whether to keep the peace or expose the truth, even if it means losing everything.
Genres: drama, family, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, secrets
Setting: United States
Period: 1980-
264 pages · Hardcover · University of California Press