Gillian French schrijft meeslepende jeugdromans die zich verdiepen in complexe thema's en intense emoties. Haar schrijfstijl staat bekend om zijn rauwe eerlijkheid en haar vermogen om de authentieke stemmen vast te leggen van jonge personages die uitdagende levenservaringen doormaken. French duikt diep in de psychologie van haar personages en onderzoekt thema's als veerkracht, identiteit en het vinden van hun plek in de wereld. Haar korte fictie toont verder haar interesse in donkerdere, meer spannende verhalen.
A dazzling and evocative novel about seventeen-year-old Owl, left partially deaf by an early childhood tragedy that will come back to haunt her all these years later when her father is released from prison, and who is always her freest self while hiking the forested acres surrounding her family’s New Hampshire maple sugar farm.
Exploring themes of friendship and truth, this atmospheric novel delves into the unsettling fears that haunt its characters. With a gripping narrative that appeals to fans of E. Lockhart and Marieke Nijkamp, the story unfolds in a tense setting, drawing readers into a web of suspense and emotional depth. The author, known for their Edgar Award finalist works, crafts a compelling tale that keeps readers engaged as they navigate the complexities of relationships and the shadows of the past.