Rating: 5.00 (1 ratings)
First published 2021
In a small town, Nora's world shatters when her husband dies suddenly. Reeling, she struggles to pick up the pieces. Then a troubled teenage girl, Chloe, appears on Nora's doorstep, seeking refuge from a dangerous situation. Nora takes the girl in, despite her own pain. As the two form an unexpected connection, they begin to heal each other's wounds. But Chloe's past soon catches up with them, threatening to tear their fragile bond apart. This deeply moving tale explores the weight of grief and the transformative power of human compassion.
Genres: fiction, grief, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unexpected-connection
Setting: Small Town
352 pages · Paperback · Allen & Unwin
Content warnings: death