Description

When a seemingly ordinary life begins to unravel, a sharp-eyed narrator is forced to confront the gap between what they expect and what they actually receive—especially from the people closest to them. As relationships strain and choices carry unexpected consequences, the story moves through moments of disappointment, self-reckoning, and the quiet work of learning how to want differently. With Nicola Dinan’s incisive, emotionally intelligent prose, the book explores themes of expectation versus reality, intimacy and betrayal, and the resilience required to rebuild after trust breaks. Equal parts character-driven and psychologically astute, it offers a compelling look at how disappointment can either harden us—or finally make us honest.

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hardcover

Dial Press

Published Jan 1, 2025

320 pages

ISBN: 9780593977873

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First Published

2025

Language

eng

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