First published 2024
In a sleepy Midwestern town, Khalil is adrift. His factory job is mind-numbing, his relationships are stagnant, and the only spark in his life is his growing obsession with the piano. When a high school crush unexpectedly returns, Khalil is forced to confront his past and the choices that have led him to this point. As he navigates the fragile ties of family and friendship, Khalil must decide whether to embrace the comfort of the familiar or take a leap into the unknown in pursuit of his dreams.
Genres: american-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, second-chance
Setting: Midwestern
Period: 21st-century
327 pages · Kindle Edition · Random House