First published 2012
Shy 14-year-old June is devastated when her beloved uncle Finn, a renowned artist, dies of a mysterious illness. As June navigates her grief, she forms an unlikely bond with Finn's secret lover, a revelation that challenges everything June thought she knew about her family and herself. Through this poignant coming-of-age journey, June must decide how to honor Finn's memory and find the courage to open her heart.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, grief, coming-of-age, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, grief
Period: 20th-century
360 pages · Hardcover · Random House
Content warnings: terminal-illness