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After her mother’s death, thirteen‑year‑old Lydia is uprooted to a Connecticut farm to live with her aunt. There she meets Aunt Brat, Brat’s wife Eileen, and their eccentric landlord Elloroy. The family quickly adopts a large yellow dog, whose strange behavior and hidden past soon become a focal point of Lydia’s new life. Struggling to find belonging, Lydia keeps family‑secreted items hidden and faces questions about her own past, all while learning to care for and understand the dog’s challenges.
The novel explores themes of loss, love, recovery, and new friendships, showcasing strong female characters and a heartfelt narrative centered on fostering and the bond between humans and animals.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fiction/Lesbian Fiction
Authors: Leslie Connor
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