Cities and families make up our lives in equal measure: both never stop changing, and both can protect us, hold us — or cut us to the bone. For Mary Forrest, 29, her city and her family are deeply entwined. As her city, her mother, and the other touchstones of her life start to fade away, Mary looks for hope in astrology, men, friends, and work. But when all seems lost, it's time to stop looking for happiness outside, and start looking for the guiding stars within.
Elegiac and elegant, this new edition of Sara Gran's first novel is introduced by the author.