First published 2016
Sam Ackerman meets Tara Remedios in middle school on California's Central Coast during the 1990s. Their first encounter sparks a connection that will span ten years, documented entirely through journal entries they exchange. The pages become their lifeline as they navigate adolescence and young adulthood together. Their bond endures through changing circumstances and growing up, but ultimately ends when tragedy strikes. Both Sam and Tara leave behind their written testimonies, creating a dual narrative of their shared experience. The journals reveal how two people can become separated by life's circumstances yet remain connected through the power of written words. Their entries tell the complete story of a relationship that transcends physical presence.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, coming-of-age, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: dual-narrative, friends-to-lovers
Setting: California, Central Coast
Period: 1990s
398 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform