The Vigilance of Stars

Set against the backdrop of contemporary and 1950s Maine, this novel weaves together the lives of four interconnected characters. Kiya, a young hair stylist grappling with an unexpected pregnancy and her brother's suicide, seeks solace with Maddie, who faces her own struggles while caring for her incapacitated husband. Meanwhile, Peter, the baby’s father, attempts to navigate his responsibilities while finding support from his new girlfriend, Toni. The narrative is enriched by Evie, Maddie’s mother, who is on a personal journey of healing, intertwining their fates toward a poignant conclusion on a remote island.