You Don’t Live Here
You Don’t Live Here by Robyn Schneider is a poignant exploration of identity and love, published by HarperCollins Publishers on June 15, 2021. This 384-page novel presents a bisexual coming-of-age story set in Southern California, where the protagonist, Sasha Bloom, faces the upheaval of her life after the loss of her mother and the absence of her father. Moving in with her estranged grandparents, Sasha grapples with their expectations and her own sense of self as she navigates the complexities of first love and personal discovery.
In this narrative, readers will find Sasha’s struggle to reconcile her family’s ambitions for her future with her own passions, particularly her love for photography and her emerging feelings for Lily Chen. The story delves into themes of family dynamics, societal pressures, and the journey of self-acceptance, all while highlighting the vibrant backdrop of contemporary youth culture. As Sasha seeks to break free from the constraints imposed on her, she embarks on a journey that challenges her to embrace her true identity and explore the connections that matter most.
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Robyn Schneider, author of The Beginning of Everything, delivers a witty and heartbreaking tale of first love, second beginnings, and last chances in this timely and authentic bisexual coming-of-age story, perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera and now available in paperback.
In Southern California, no one lives more than thirty miles from the nearest fault line. Sasha Bloom is standing right on top of one when her world literally crumbles around her. With her mother now dead and father out of the picture, Sasha moves in with her estranged grandparents.
Living in her mom’s old bedroom, Sasha has no idea who she is anymore. Luckily, her grandparents are certain they know who she should be: A lawyer in the making. Ten pounds skinnier. In a socially advantageous relationship with a boy from a good family–a boy like Cole Edwards.
And Cole has ideas for who Sasha should be, too. His plus one at lunch. His girlfriend. His.
Sasha tries to make everything work, but that means folding away her love of photography, her grief for her mother, and he growing interest in the magnificently clever Lily Chen. Sasha wants to follow Lily off the beaten path, to discover hidden beaches, secret menus, and the truth about dinosaur pee.
But being friends with Lily might lead somewhere new. Is Sasha willing to stop being the girl everyone expects and let the girl beneath the surface breath through?
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