Rainey Royal

Set in the vibrant Greenwich Village of 1970, "Rainey Royal" follows the life of fourteen-year-old Rainey, a gifted and magnetic girl navigating the complexities of girlhood, friendship, and sexuality amidst a crumbling household. With a cultish jazz-pianist father and a cast of intriguing characters around her, Rainey must confront desire, betrayal, and her own identity in a city filled with both allure and danger. As she gathers friends and misfits, she explores the boundaries of who she can be, seeking to redefine herself as both an artist and a young woman in a fractured world. The novel stands alone but is part of a series that enhances its rich and intense narrative.