You Don’t Live Here
You Don’t Live Here by Robyn Schneider, published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2020, is a poignant exploration of identity and love set against the backdrop of Southern California. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Sasha Bloom, whose life is upended after the loss of her mother and the absence of her father, leading her to live with her estranged grandparents. As she navigates this new reality, Sasha grapples with the expectations placed upon her, particularly regarding her future and relationships.
In this coming-of-age story, readers will find a blend of humor and heartache as Sasha confronts her grief and the pressure to conform to others’ visions of her life. The story delves into themes of family dynamics, self-discovery, and the complexities of first love, particularly as Sasha’s feelings for her classmate Lily Chen begin to surface. As she attempts to reconcile her passions with societal expectations, Sasha embarks on a journey that challenges her to embrace her true self and explore the possibilities that lie beyond the confines of her current life.
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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.
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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