Emma Medrano Livres

Exploring themes of loneliness and connection, the novel follows Nicki, a care worker in her thirties, and Amber, a troubled seventeen-year-old, as they form an unexpected friendship through a deceptive online persona. Nicki seeks solace in fleeting encounters, while Amber, feeling invisible, creates a fake dating profile. Their bond offers them both validation, but the question remains: can they truly connect when one of them is living a lie? This emotionally charged narrative delves into the complexities of self-acceptance and the lengths people go to find belonging.