Sunburn
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth, published by Oldcastle Books, Limited on June 22, 2023, is a poignant exploration of identity and love set in the early 1990s in the Irish village of Crossmore. The narrative follows Lucy, who feels out of place despite her strong friendships and the expectations of marriage and motherhood. As she navigates her feelings for her school friend Susannah, Lucy’s journey of self-discovery unfolds during a transformative summer, leading her to confront the complexities of her desires and the constraints of her conservative community.
Readers will find a rich portrayal of coming-of-age themes intertwined with romance and LGBTQ+ experiences. Lucy’s internal struggle is marked by her secret relationship with Susannah, as she grapples with the fear of rejection and the weight of societal norms. The story delves into the challenges of living authentically while facing the pressures of conformity, ultimately leading Lucy to a pivotal choice between two futures. This edition, comprising 288 pages, offers a nuanced look at love and identity against the backdrop of 21st-century Ireland.
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** Shortlisted for the 2024 Book of the Year: Discover Award by the British Book Awards ** ** Shortlisted for the 2023 Nero Book Award for Debut Fiction ** ** An Evening Standard ‘One to Watch in 2023 ** ** An Independent ‘Best Romantic Summer Reads’ ** It’s the early 1990s, and in the Irish village of Crossmore, Lucy feels out of place. Despite her fierce friendships, she’s always felt this way, and the conventional path of marriage and motherhood doesn’t appeal to her at all. Not even with handsome and doting Martin, her closest childhood friend. Lucy begins to make sense of herself during a long hot summer, when a spark with her school friend Susannah escalates to an all-consuming infatuation, and, very quickly, to a desperate and devastating love. Fearful of rejection from her small and conservative community, Lucy begins living a double life, hiding the most honest parts of herself in stolen moments with Susannah. But with the end of school and the opportunity to leave Crossmore looming, Lucy must choose between two places, two people and two futures, each as terrifying as the other. Neither will be easy, but only one will offer her happiness.
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