Description
In this witty, cinematic coming-of-age novel, Davidia Jones escapes the cruelty of her small Mississippi town and reinvents herself far from the classmates who once made her life miserable. Years later, an unexpected return brings old wounds, unfinished relationships, and the chance to confront the people—and the version of herself—she left behind. Blending romance, humor, and vibrant 1980s pop-culture nostalgia, the story explores identity, belonging, race, beauty, and the complicated path toward forgiveness. Its warm, irreverent voice gives this modern fairy tale both emotional depth and irresistible charm.
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paperback
HarperCollins Publishers
Published Jan 1, 2010
352 pages
ISBN: 9780062000057
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Details
First Published
2010
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for 32 Candles by Ernessa T. Carter.