This novel is about the reunion of two estranged friends, Lenna and Rhiannon, amidst a mysterious and secluded women-and-children-only intentional community. The narrative shifts between the present day and flashbacks, revealing a web of secrets, betrayals, and hidden motives. The story delves into the complex relationships between the characters, leading to a dramatic climax.
In the present day, Lenna, a new mother to five-month-old Jacob, embarks on a journey to the Sonoran Desert to visit Rhiannon, a friend from her past with whom she had a falling out over two years ago. Lenna’s husband, Daniel, is unaware of her whereabouts as she left a note explaining her departure. Rhiannon now lives in an intentional community called Halcyon Ranch, which prohibits men and discourages questions about one’s past.
In a flashback, two years prior, Lenna and Rhiannon’s friendship blossoms when they meet in Los Angeles. However, their relationship becomes strained when Gillian, who runs a popular anxiety blog, enters the picture. Gillian admires Rhiannon and struggles to befriend her despite her social anxiety. As the women navigate their friendship, Lenna joins the same workplace as Rhiannon, The City Gossip, and expresses an interest in journalism.
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