End of August

Set in 1979, this debut novel follows fifteen-year-old Aurora Taylor as she navigates family trauma, shifting relationships, and her desire for stability during a summer in her small hometown. Meanwhile, her nomadic mother and alcoholic grandmother grapple with their own struggles, influencing Aurora’s search for belonging and love. As relationships deepen and tensions rise, Aurora must confront the complex dynamics of her family and her place in the world. This multigenerational story explores the fragile hope for redemption amid emotional upheaval.