The Myth of Perpetual Summer

Tallulah navigates a chaotic childhood marked by her mother's neglect and her father's untreated bipolar disorder, leaving her feeling scared and uncertain. With her protective brother Grif and a strict grandmother guiding her, she manages some stability. However, a devastating tragedy uproots her life at sixteen, leading to seven years of independence away from her hometown. The story explores her journey back to Mississippi, confronting her past and the impact of her family's struggles on her identity.