The Break

In her acclaimed and multi-award-winning debut novel, Katherena Vermette crafts a compelling narrative centered around Stella, a young Métis mother living in a small Canadian town. One winter evening, Stella witnesses a troubling incident but when the police arrive, there's only evidence in the snow, sparking a heartfelt exploration of a community grappling with crisis. As the intertwined stories of a social worker, an artist, a homeless teenager, and a Métis policeman unfold, the novel reveals deep themes of women's fear, resilience, and solidarity amid violence and loss.