The story follows former best friends Cass and Syd as they navigate their futures after high school. While Cass secretly pursues music to connect with his late mother, Syd is determined to prove herself despite her family's doubts. When Cass invites Syd to a reunion concert of his mother's old band, they embark on an impulsive road trip across the country. This journey not only helps them confront their past friendship but also allows them to explore their identities, the significance of music, and the choices that shape their lives.
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Kate Sweeney explores the complex themes of death and memorialization through interviews with individuals who engage directly with these subjects. Her work, frequently featured on public radio, offers a keen insight into the human experience. Sweeney has a distinguished career in journalism, earning awards for her reporting. She shares her observations and narratives through her acclaimed non-fiction writing and as a curator of literary events. Her approach blends journalistic rigor with a deep human interest.
Catch the Light
- 368 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A love story perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Jandy Nelson about a girl who moves cross country and finds herself falling for someone new who throws her whole life out of order.Nine months after the death of her father, Marigold; her little sister, Bea; and her mom move from sunny California to Upstate New York to live with Mary's aunt El. Maybe New York will be a fresh start for them.But living in New York means missing all the things Mary left--from her BFF, Nora; to her now long-distance boyfriend, Bennett; her older sister, Hannah; and the memories of her father tied to the places she used to live. How can she keep them in her life with everything so far away?Then, while settling into the new normal, Mary meets Jesse, a fellow photographer and kindred spirit who just seems to get her. Falling into a friendship with Jesse feels easy, there's something about him she can't stop thinking about. But as things with Bennett are so uncertain, she can't seem to make a move either way. When things come to a head, Mary will have to come clean and decide what she really wants and how she feels--finding a way to finally come to terms with her family, friends, and herself.