Masterpiece

Marceline Bodt is starting her first year of college carrying more than just books and a schedule-she's carrying a past she's spent years trying to outrun. Growing up with an abusive father left marks that don't fade, but with her brother by her side, she dares to believe that maybe a brighter life is possible.

Jean has always been there-her brother's best friend, her childhood rival, and, secretly, the person she's been crushing on for as long as she can remember. Navigating campus life, juggling her insecurities, and trying not to get tangled in her complicated feelings for him, Marceline starts to feel like she's finally carving out a place for herself.

Then, in just twenty-four hours, everything she thought was solid falls apart. Marceline is forced to face her past, confront her fears, and figure out how to trust again, all while learning that growing up sometimes means surviving the worst before you can embrace the best.

cover art creds: yuli