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Sebastian is a 17‑year‑old loner who avoids school and pizza, running to the night subway to escape his father’s strict, possessive control. Maria, 22, is a single mother of two who just lost her job and feels trapped by a violent boyfriend. One moonlit train ride brings the two strangers into each other's orbit, and a brief eye contact sparks a connection that threatens to alter their futures forever. As they navigate their complex situations, the train becomes a backdrop for possibility and risk.
The story explores young adult challenges, the struggles of single parents, and the impact of chance encounters in an urban landscape shaped by California and New York.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Literary Fiction/Contemporary Literary Fiction
Authors: Catherine Ryan Hyde
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