The Hanged Man

Laurel grapples with her father's death and the weight of family secrets, seeking solace in a vibrant, chaotic city. As she attempts to escape her past, she unexpectedly encounters a consuming passion that forces her to confront the very demons she wishes to evade. Francesca Lia Block delivers a strikingly different narrative from her Weetzie Bat series, exploring themes of shattered dreams and the complexities of familial ties in a darkly exhilarating manner.