Wavy Quinn is the daughter of a meth dealer growing up in a chaotic, neglectful household in rural Kansas. When she is eight years old, she meets Kellen, a tattooed, twenty-one-year-old ex-convict working for her father. After Kellen survives a motorcycle accident, Wavy begins caring for him, fostering an intense emotional attachment that persists as she ages. Their relationship eventually turns sexual when Wavy is in her mid-teens, leading to legal consequences and family intervention that separates the two as they navigate poverty and trauma.
This story targets readers who want to question the rigid boundaries between morality and survival. It attracts those who value complex character studies where there are no clear villains or heroes, only people shaped by extreme environments. The reader finishes the book with a perspective on how isolation and physical need can redefine traditional concepts of love and consent. It provides a look at the trade-offs individuals make when the only person offering protection also exists outside the law.
Inward-looking; a moderate read.
Best for readers like The Empathetic Explorer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
