Gillian French crée des romans captivants pour jeunes adultes qui abordent des thèmes complexes et des émotions intenses. Son écriture est reconnue pour son honnêteté brute et sa capacité à capturer les voix authentiques de jeunes personnages naviguant à travers des expériences de vie difficiles. French explore en profondeur la psychologie de ses personnages, examinant les thèmes de la résilience, de l'identité et de la recherche de sa place dans le monde. Sa fiction courte met davantage en évidence son intérêt pour des récits plus sombres et pleins de suspense.
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.