Amy Reed's early life, marked by frequent moves and a rich imagination, informs her explorations of restlessness and identity. After a detour into filmmaking, she returned to her first love, writing, honing her craft through an MFA program. Her debut novel explores the complexities of human experience with a distinctive voice that captures nuanced emotional landscapes. Reed's work is characterized by a deep introspection and a keen observation of the internal worlds that shape us.
After Grace learns of a girl who was run out of town for accusing the popular guys at school of gang rape, she convinces her friends Rosina and Erin to help her form an anonymous group of girls, called The Nowhere Girls, to resist the sexist culture at Prescott High. As their group grows in number their movement becomes about more than sex, and transforms the lives of its members, their school, and the entire community.
Facing terminal cancer, Evie cherishes her remaining days, aware that her time is limited. As she grapples with her diagnosis, a surprising opportunity for a second chance at life emerges, challenging her perspective on hope and survival. This poignant journey explores themes of gratitude, resilience, and the unpredictability of fate, as Evie navigates the complexities of living with a terminal illness.