The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals

In this heartwarming and insightful debut novel, The Bright Side Sanctuary for Animals, a young woman named Ariel returns to her estranged mother Mona's struggling animal sanctuary in western Kansas, confronting unresolved tensions and her own past during an emotionally charged weekend. Set against the backdrop of hate crimes targeting the sanctuary, Ariel grapples with her choices between her old life and new relationships, including her first love, Gideon. As she navigates her complex ties with her mother and the sanctuary’s challenges, the story poignantly explores themes of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the meaning of home.