The Enlightenment of Angeline

Set in a small North Carolina town, this novel follows Angeline Sims, a tough and opinionated woman facing a terminal diagnosis, as her estranged family members return home for a final visit. Through multiple perspectives, the story explores family secrets and complex relationships, culminating in an explosive family dinner. Utilizing humor and first-person narration, it addresses pressing social issues such as race, LGBTQ rights, and religion.