Connor, Quinn - Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves

In the sweltering Arkansas town of Prosper, secrets rise like the cicadas' summer song. June, haunted by her brother's disappearance, seeks solace in the company of Lark, a captivating newcomer with a mysterious past. As they delve into the town's hidden history, they uncover a web of lies, buried trauma, and a darkness that threatens to consume them.

Blurb:

"They say the cicadas sing of the dead, but what if they also sing of the secrets we bury?" June whispered, the cicadas' chorus rising around them. Lark's eyes met hers, a flicker of knowing in their depths. "Maybe some secrets are better left buried," she replied, her voice laced with a hint of fear. But June, driven by grief and a thirst for truth, couldn't resist the pull of the unknown. Together, they ventured into the heart of Prosper's darkness, a journey that would force them to confront not only the town's chilling past but also their own hidden desires.

LGBT Themes:

• Lesbian romance

• Bisexual representation

• Self-discovery and acceptance

• Family dynamics and LGBTQ+ identities

• Exploring hidden desires and societal expectations

Relevant Tags:

Southern Gothic, magical realism, LGBTQ+ fiction, lesbian romance, bisexual characters, small-town secrets, family drama, coming-of-age, self-discovery, mystery, Southern literature

Title: Cicadas Sing of Summer Graves Author: Connor Quinn Genre: Southern Gothic, Magical Realism, Fiction Pages: 368 Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark Release Date: May 30, 2023 Weight: 408 grams Size: 14 x 2.3 x 21 cm