Synopsis
When Lorraine, a recent college graduate, starts work at a residential treatment center for troubled teens, she quickly finds herself absorbed into a world very distant from the idyllic lobsters-and-lighthouses fairy tale she had always associated with Maine. Instead, she discovers a landscape of abused and angry teenagers, illicit romance, and danger. Still, she grows to love the place and its people until events shatter her confidence in the world and her own morality. Years later, disheartened and battered by life, Lorraine is unexpectedly drawn back to that world to confront the person she was, the choices she made, and the bitter ghosts that still haunt her.
Review
Coming of age...otherwise known as realizing how horrible the world can be. This book is unique with a setting that adds eerie vibes to Lorraine's story. I loved the pieces of other characters sprinkled throughout her life and that ending...wow...chef's kiss!
If you enjoy coming of age stories or youth camp settings, give this one a read, you won't regret it!
Thank you, LibraryThing and IslandPort Press for a copy of this book.
Dates read: Dec 15, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023