A profound, beautifully written and deeply moving YA novel about trans identity, queer history and found family with a high concept hook from the critically acclaimed author of IF TOMORROW DOESN T COME, for fans of WE ARE OKAY and THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END.

Calla Quick has no future.

At least, that s how it feels. Her parents disowned her via text message, and now she can t afford to go to an all-women s college with her girlfriend Ramona like they planned.

But Calla wonders if maybe that s for the best-because even though Calla told Ramona her parents disowned her because they found out she s gay, the truth is, Calla has been questioning whether she s a girl at all. Calla wishes she had more time to figure everything out, and one night, her wish is seemingly granted.

When Calla and Ramona stumble upon a mysterious farmhouse the woods, they meet five teens who claim they ve lived there for decades. The land, which they call Amaranth, acts as a safe haven for queer kids throughout history-a place free of hate, free of violence, free of time itself. Here, Calla can be Cal and use they/them pronouns, and they feel instantly accepted.