In this novel, the famed myth of Orpheus is retold through the devastating story of two teenage girls who are sent away to a conversion camp in Texas because their families think of their sexuality as an illness. However, the camp is far from helpful, and only strengthens their bond. It quickly turns into a tale of survival as they struggle with their waning identities and their plan to escape. Continued in the comments.

This novel surrounds four women who are drawn together again thirty years after university by a tragedy. Struggling with their past, society and this new disturbance, there comes a beautiful and thought provoking novel about endurance, freedom and life. I recommend this book for people who like books with realism, dark topics and a powerful narrative.