Gillian French schreibt fesselnde Jugendromane, die sich mit komplexen Themen und intensiven Emotionen auseinandersetzen. Ihr Stil ist bekannt für seine rohe Ehrlichkeit und seine Fähigkeit, die authentischen Stimmen junger Charaktere einzufangen, die herausfordernde Lebenserfahrungen durchmachen. French taucht tief in die Psychologie ihrer Charaktere ein und untersucht Themen wie Resilienz, Identität und die Suche nach dem eigenen Platz in der Welt. Ihre Kurzgeschichten zeigen weiterhin ihr Interesse an dunkleren, spannenderen Erzählungen.
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.