Nina Hill lives a strictly organized life in Los Angeles, centered around her job at a local bookstore, her trivia team, and her cat. She manages her anxiety through meticulously planned schedules and a steady diet of literature. Her predictable world shifts when she discovers that the father she never knew has died, leaving her with a massive, extroverted family of half-siblings she did not know existed. Simultaneously, a romance develops with Tom, a trivia rival who challenges her preference for solitary routines. Nina must decide whether to retreat further into her books or integrate these unpredictable people into her reality.
This book serves readers who identify as introverts or bookworms and enjoy stories about finding community without losing one's identity. It appeals to those who appreciate depictions of social anxiety and the effort required to maintain mental health in a loud world. Readers walk away with a realistic perspective on how expanding a social circle requires vulnerability and that balancing personal hobbies with family obligations is a continuous process of adjustment rather than a single event.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2019
- Language
- EN
