Publication Date: Aug 2021

Synopsis:

Life in a small Appalachian town is not easy. Cash lost his mother to an opioid addiction and his Papaw is dying slowly from emphysema. Dodging drug dealers and watching out for his best friend, Delaney, is second nature. He’s been spending his summer mowing lawns while she works at Dairy Queen.

But when Delaney manages to secure both of them full rides to an elite prep school in Connecticut, Cash will have to grapple with his need to protect and love Delaney, and his love for the grandparents who saved him and the town he would have to leave behind.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a beautifully written coming-of-age novel with themes of strong friendships, overcoming hardship, family, loss, and LGBTQ rep.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Heavy language throughout. Mostly s-, with about 5-6 f- words.

Sexual Content: Closed door – Kissing, both heterosexual and homosexual

Violence: Moderate – Sexual assault (not detailed or graphic)

Substance Use: Moderate – Drug addiction (opioid)

Prejudices: Brief mentions of prejudice against homosexuals & immigrants

Religious Themes: Christianity is mentioned and portrayed as hateful to LGBTQ individuals and more progressive Christianity. Prayer is mentioned.

Other Topics: Death and grief

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