For fans of Jandy Nelson and Rainbow Rowell comes a gorgeous debut novel about family, friends, and first love. Lucille Bennett is pushed into adulthood after her mom decides to “take a break”…from parenting, from responsibility, from Lucille and her little sister, Wren. Left to cover for her absentee parents, Lucille thinks, “Wren and Lucille. Lucille and Wren. I will do whatever I have to. No one will pull us apart.” Now is not the time for level-headed Lucille to fall in love. But love—messy, inconvenient love—is what she’s about to experience when she falls for Digby Jones, her best friend’s brother. With blazing longing that builds to a fever pitch, Estelle Laure’s soulful debut will keep readers hooked and hoping until the very last page. "A funny, poetic, big-hearted reminder that life can—and will—take us all by surprise.”—Jennifer E. Smith, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight “Lucille may not take down a beast or assassinate any super bads, but she’s what heroines look like and love like in real life.” —Justine Magazine
This Raging LightSeries
This series delves into the complexities of growing up with raw honesty and lyrical depth. The narratives explore life's unexpected turns and the intricate landscape of first love. Readers will connect with the authentic voice that fearlessly confronts vulnerability and embraces the messy beauty of relationships. It's a powerful and poignant exploration of self-discovery.


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But Then I Came Back
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
In this captivating tale by the author of *This Raging Light*, two coma girls and a boy named Joe intertwine their lives. Eden, who woke up from her coma, believes she brought something back from the afterlife. Together, she and Joe explore the possibility of reaching his friend Jaz, leading to a profound journey of connection and discovery.