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"Wings Made of Dust" is a poignant coming-of-age tale set in the quiet, picturesque town of Maplewood-a place where time flows as gently as the river running through it. But beneath the calm surface of its tree-lined streets and sweet-scented air, grief lingers like shadows at dusk. For Lily Mae Carter, Maplewood is both a haven and a haunting. It holds the beauty of childhood memories, but also the hollow ache of abandonment after her father disappears without a word.
In the tender arms of her mother Sarah-strong, steady, and quietly heartbroken-Lily grows up with a longing for answers and a yearning for love that won't leave. As she wrestles with the silence left by her father, she experiences first love with the radiant Charlie Daniels, only to lose him to the pull of a world beyond their small town. His absence, like her father's, leaves another scar on her heart.
Through the seasons of her life, Lily learns that healing isn't about forgetting-it's about facing the storm, embracing the brokenness, and rediscovering the fire within. From the warm porchlight of home to the lonely banks of the river, from the crushing weight of the past to the first steps toward freedom, Lily's journey is one of resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet strength found in love that stays.
"Wings Made of Dust" is a deeply emotional exploration of loss, hope, and the enduring bond between mother and daughter. It's a story for anyone who's ever felt left behind, and for everyone who's learned to rise from the ashes of heartache with wings not made of strength-but of dust and determination.
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