Small Silent Things

This debut novel is a poetic and haunting exploration of themes like parenthood, identity, lust, and trauma, following the intertwined lives of two neighbors whose pasts threaten to overshadow their present. Jocelyn, a privileged mother hiding deep scars and secrets, and Simon, a Rwandan refugee haunted by his lost family, develop a tentative connection as they confront ghostly memories from their histories. Their growing bond offers a glimmer of hope amid the shadows of their personal histories.