We Were Promised Spotlights

Set in 1999 Hopuonk, Massachusetts, this young adult sapphic novel explores themes of identity and unfulfilled dreams through the story of Taylor Garland, a popular high school senior who secretly longs to leave her small town and is in love with her best friend, Susan. While she appears to have the ideal life, Taylor struggles with her true feelings and desires, navigating the pressures of her social world and her inner hopes as senior year comes to a close. The narrative offers honest insight into the complexities of choosing one's own path amidst expectations.