Books like Still life with tornado by A. S. King
The story follows a talented teenage artist as she slowly discovers the history of domestic violence that left her family fractured, revealing why her brother departed and why she suddenly struggles to create. Through this painful exploration, she confronts family secrets and the emotional darkness that has undermined her art and her sense of self.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: A. S. King
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