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A clinically depressed Trinidadian teenager is sent to Canada to live with her aunt, where she learns that loving families can exist in different shapes and sizes. Her mother then arrives and threatens to take her back to Trinidad, leaving her uncertain of where home is.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2018
Publisher: Papillote Press

A captivating coming-of-age tale with a unique twist, this story follows a clinically depressed Trinidadian teenager, who has attempted suicide, as she is banished by her mother to Canada to live with her aunt. Filled with loneliness and a sense of exile, she struggles to find solace in her new environment. However, with the unwavering support of her lesbian aunt, a handsome boy, and her close-knit best friend back home in Trinidad through Skyping, she begins to embrace the idea that loving families can take on diverse forms.

But just as she begins to find a sense of belonging, her mother arrives, threatening to take her back to Trinidad. Caught between two worlds, the protagonist questions the notion of home and the complexities of identity. Through her journey, she discovers the strength to embrace her true self and find a place where she truly belongs.

This poignant tale explores the themes of love, acceptance, and the search for belonging, offering a fresh perspective on the concept of family. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of compassion in overcoming adversity.

Weight: 114g
Dimension: 197 x 131 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781999776831