Books like Veronica by Asif Hossain
Veronica is an 18‑year‑old high‑school graduate who feels most of the world around her is lonely. A quiet bookworm, she decides to leave campus for a road trip with no fixed destination, hoping a change of scenery will fill the emptiness in her life. As she travels, each stop—the empty Motel, a bar‑filled cafe in a deserted square—offers new scenes and quiet moments that stir her memories and provoke contemplation. In the Ozarks, she meets Olivia, a captivating college student, and a new chapter of romantic awakening begins, bringing fresh emotions to her previously solitary existence.
The novel is structured into twelve chapters, each named after an art form that reflects Veronica’s evolving feelings. These lyrical titles—songs, poems, and other musical ideas—encourage readers to follow her inner and outer journeys simultaneously, offering insight into the intersections of self‑discovery, love, and artistic expression.
First publish date: 2023
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Asif Hossain
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