In this captivating slice-of-life story with a thrilling twist, the search for redemption in the cracks of past experiences leads to the coming apart and the piecing together of self and those we call family. When 13-year-old Leo's mother vanishes and not even his father can tell him where she is or why she’s left, he begins to feel insecurities about himself and his place within the family. As the days pass, his unease grows. When he finds a mysterious file on the family shared drive, his curiosity gets the better of him, especially when he discovers it’s his mother’s secret memoir. Needing to understand the reasons behind her disappearance, Leo begins to read the book, searching for clues. Meanwhile, his life is complicated when Adam, an intriguing boy, shows up at the end of the school year and is assigned as his study partner. Old stresses in his friend group begin to tear apart his long-standing relationships while he wonders if Adam shares his feelings. As he reads his mother’s book, he begins to understand her in a new light, propelling him to look for the lost side of his family that still lives in Spain, setting off a chain reaction of unintended consequences stemming from old grudges and shady pasts.
