Porcupines

In this engaging debut novel, "Porcupines," a young immigrant mother, Sonia, navigates life in Los Angeles with her inquisitive daughter, Mila, who yearns to uncover the truth about her father. As Mila grapples with the pressures of childhood and the secrets of her mother's past, she embarks on a quest that challenges their close-knit bond and threatens to unravel the life they've built together. Set against the backdrop of Hungary, Cold War Washington, DC, and sunny California, this story explores themes of secrecy, belonging, and the complexities of motherhood.