The Understory

In The Understory, Story Easton, who escapes her own struggles by breaking into others’ homes, discovers a young boy named Cooper Payne with a heartfelt dream that has been tragically lost. Deciding to help him, she becomes intertwined with the lives of those around her—each grappling with their own pain and hopes—in a story full of magic, humor, and poignant moments of connection. Elizabeth Leiknes’s novel is a captivating blend of fairy tale and reality, exploring themes of failure, redemption, and the unexpected ways lives can come together.