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Forty‑plus is a psychological fiction about adolescent trauma and the bonds that survive it. Poppy and Serena, both eighteen at the time, become the focus of relentless media scrutiny after witnessing a fatal incident. Labeled "The Ice Cream Girls," the two teens are thrust into separate lives to protect them from the fallout. Years later, the story follows their adult lives: Poppy, determined to set the record straight and reclaim her identity, confronts the lingering shadows of the past. Serena, however, prefers to keep her history hidden, fearful that revealing the truth could unravel her carefully built future. The novel explores the enduring effects of trauma, the strength of female friendship, and the struggle to find closure when secrets are kept.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Psychological Drama
Authors: Dorothy Koomson
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