The heartwarming story of a young girl, Etoile, raised in a world of prejudice and despair who becomes orphaned under mysterious circumstances and is sent to live with her distant cousin and her cousin's partner. Embraced by their love and warmly welcomed by their community of lesbian friends, Etiole slowly discovers the true meaning of family -- until the state decides to take her away. "The story pulls us in immediately and keeps us wanting more. This is what a great novel should do..." - Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award review