Avila returns to her hometown after her mother’s death, and oof. Cue the emotions. She’s dealing with grief, with the memories that come with being in her childhood home, the pressure of being a single mom, feelings for her childhood best friend, and anxieties about creating connections or friendships. Navigating her mom’s estate leads Avila to learning more about her parents and having to make tough choices. I can’t lie, she did annoy me a bit with how hard she rejected help, even when it would benefit her daughter. I really loved Trevor and the way he consistently showed up for both her and her daughter.

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