The Strangest of Places
Autumn MacLeod has always been the supporting act, never the headliner. When she meets John Walker, Autumn hears the first chord of a life she actually wants.
When John ghosts her for their first date, Autumn digs into why she struggles to let people in. As she trades social isolation for concert tapes on AOL, she begins to uncover the damage done by generational trauma, middle school bullying, and a repeating pattern that taught her trust means pain.
When John resurfaces months later, Autumn must choose whether to ignore his persistent attempts to contact her, or to take a chance on the terrifying vulnerability that comes with falling in love.
Perfect for readers who love...
- Music-drenched fiction like "Daisy Jones & The Six" or "High Fidelity"
- Flawed protagonists, e.g. "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" and "Perks of Being a Wallflower"
- The found-family vibe of concert parking lots and endless road trips
With songs chosen as chapter titles for their lyrical alignment, The Strangest of Places provides a playlist that will leave you humming until the next book in the series is released in 2026.
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“A moving coming-of-age anthem that will resonate with anyone who’s ever found themselves in the warm glow of stage lights, friendship, and first love. ”
“Spunky, honest, and vulnerable, its heroine, Autumn MacLeod, stands in a long tradition of alienated American teenagers telling us the truth of things. Huck Finn and Holden Caulfield would have loved this book. You will, too.”
“I think anyone who grew up on the margins of accepted societal norms could see themselves in Autumn. The poor kids, the fat kids, the abandoned kids, the outcasts. And if you, like Autumn (and like me) knew how much salvation came with the connection to a shared community online - during a time *long* before the existence of social media - you will enjoy this book.”
- 291 pages
- Paperback
- 6in × 9in
- Black & White
- 979-889832348-6