Quickening

"Quickening" is a compelling coming-of-age story that follows 19-year-old Mandy Boyle as she prepares to leave her small-town life for college, only to face unexpected tragedy. Through her first-person narrative, Mandy navigates the turbulence of losing her father and balancing her old and new worlds, experiencing a transformative period known as the quickening. Over six months, she gradually shifts from reacting to circumstances to actively shaping her own future, capturing the powerful moments of growth and self-discovery.