Skunk Cabbage

How do you heal when the life you know vanishes overnight? After the sudden, tragic loss of her parents, Alissa Quillen is drowning in grief. No amount of love from her aunt or support from her closest friends can ease the constant ache. But when she discovers a box of her mother's journals, something stirs-a spark of curiosity, of purpose. Guided by her mother's words, Alissa leaves Boston behind and hits the road, letting each stop unfold with spontaneity and heartache in equal measure.

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