About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with a significant life transition, particularly the loss of a family home or the pressure of adult expectations. This atmospheric novel follows sixteen-year-old Andrea as she navigates her father's decision to sell their ancestral island home while she simultaneously falls for a young soldier who has gone AWOL. It is a poignant exploration of displacement, the weight of family legacy, and the intensity of first love in the shadow of loss. The story addresses the complex emotions of saying goodbye to one's roots and the desperate search for a sense of belonging. Due to its mature themes of romance and military desertion, it is best suited for readers aged 14 and up who appreciate character-driven, emotionally resonant stories about finding one's own path.
