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In the remote Canadian community of Unity, a polygamous movement dictates every aspect of life. Celeste, raised among its rigid rules, feels increasingly alienated—especially when faced with the prospect of becoming a sister wife to an older husband. As she navigates forbidden friendships and clandestine meetings, the pressure to conform grows. The arrival of outsiders—Taviana, Jon, and the beach‑side Craig—introduces new ideas that challenge her worldview and stoke her desire for autonomy. Tension mounts as Celeste confronts a caring yet unfulfilling marriage, prompting her to question whether she can carve a path beyond Unity’s expectations.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Shelley Hrdlitschka
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