café saturn (brewed with love)

There's something about small towns that makes Mouse shudder. And after living all nineteen years of their life in sleepy Portobello Bay, they've finally reached their limit. Now, Mouse is trying to hold onto what little happiness they can find.

Enter Kaia, an enigma of a girl who seems completely out of place in this town. She is exactly what Mouse isn't: charismatic, full of life, motivated, and utterly in love with the same place Mouse has been trying to escape for years. Also, she's determined to help Mouse start to heal.

As they grow closer, however, Mouse learns that there's more to Kaia than what meets the eye, and that she might be struggling with her past just as much as Mouse. Kaia might be exactly the right person to fill the void in Mouse's life; and, to Mouse's surprise, they may be just what Kaia needs, as well.

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Set in a witchy cottagecore town with just a little bit of magic, "cafe saturn" is a quiet indie story about mental health awareness, queerplatonic relationships, healing, and really good coffee. Because not all soulmates are romantic.

TWs include depictions and discussions of trauma, depictions of anxiety and depression, past child abuse/neglect, past transphobia, past borderline stalking and mildly obsessive behaviour, and panic attacks. TWs will also be given before each chapter for anyone who needs it. < 3

I've been told that this book is warm and fuzzy, but that the themes are quite heavy. Please heed the TWs and stay safe.

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Cover art by me. Other character art is featured inside. :)

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