The Other Valley

Set in an unnamed valley where residents can petition to see their loved ones one last time through a forbidden border, this literary speculative novel follows sixteen-year-old Odile Ozanne as she navigates the complexities of love, loss, and secrecy. When she discovers that a classmate’s parents have crossed from the future to visit their son, Odile faces difficult choices that threaten to alter her understanding of time and fate. With its profound themes of connection and letting go, the story explores the enduring bonds that transcend life and death.