Books like The last days of California by Mary Miller
When Jesse's evangelical father decides to embark on a cross‑country mission to preach the impending Rapture, the family must leave their home behind. As they travel, Jess confronts her own wavering beliefs, watching her older sister navigate the challenges of an unexpected pregnancy and her mother bear the weight of a long‑suffering life. The journey forces Jess to grapple with faith, family loyalty, and the realities of adolescence in the shadow of an anticipated end of the world.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Coming of Age/Teen Coming of Age
Authors: Mary Miller
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