A Story of Now

By: Emily O’Beirne

Narrated by: Cat Gould

Nineteen-year-old Claire Pearson knows she needs a life. And some new friends.

But brittle, beautiful, and just a little bit too sassy for her own good sometimes, she no longer makes friends easily. And she has no clue where to start on the whole finding a life front, either. Not after a confidence-shattering year dogged by bad break-ups, friends who have become strangers, and her constant failure to meet her parents' sky-high expectations.

When Robbie and Mia walk into Claire's work, they seem the least likely people to help her find a life. But despite Claire's initial attempts to alienate them, an unexpected new friendship develops.

And it's the warm, brilliant Mia who seems to get Claire like no one has before. Soon, Claire begins to question her feelings for her new friend.

Contains mature themes.

©2015 Emily O’Beirne (P)2022 Tantor

Real

story and characters feel very real, story was enjoyable and it was disappointing to see the story getting closer and closer to the end

Wow! way better than expected.

Great coming of age sapphic love story. Slow burn, but a real enjoyable journey. Main characters are super likable and the supporting characters are well developed and funny. beautiful story of first love.

Very Slow Burn

Mia is dating males, but stops as she tries to find herself. Claire is also dating males and while she finds Jeremy hot, she isn't interested without knowing why. Then she sees Mia at a party with another woman and wonders why it bothers her. She soul searches and finds she is attracted to Mia and confused. Mia has liked Claire for a while and becomes bold enough to kiss her, but then pulls away, as Robbie told her to stay away from straight girls. Claire wants Mia, but Mia is confusing the shite out of her.