Little fires everywhere

From the bestselling author of Everything I Never Told You comes a riveting novel that explores the intertwined fates of the picture-perfect Richardson family and the enigmatic mother-daughter duo who disrupt their lives. In Shaker Heights, a planned and progressive suburb of Cleveland, everything is meticulously arranged, reflecting the successful lives its residents aspire to. Elena Richardson embodies this ideal, adhering strictly to the rules. However, the arrival of Mia Warren, an enigmatic artist and single mother with her teenage daughter Pearl, challenges this idyllic existence. As Mia and Pearl become more than just tenants, all four Richardson children are drawn to them, complicating the family's dynamics. Mia's mysterious past and her disregard for societal norms threaten to unravel the community's carefully constructed order. Tensions escalate when old family friends of the Richardsons seek to adopt a Chinese-American baby, igniting a custody battle that divides the town and pits Mia against Elena. Fueled by suspicion, Elena becomes obsessed with uncovering Mia's secrets, leading to unexpected and devastating consequences. The narrative delves into the weight of secrets, the essence of art and identity, and the fierce pull of motherhood, revealing the peril of believing that adhering to rules can prevent disaster.