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Astrid Magnussen navigates a tumultuous adolescence in Los Angeles, shaped by her complicated relationship with her artistic and unconventional mother, Ingrid. When Ingrid is imprisoned for murder, Astrid is thrust into a series of foster homes, each presenting new challenges and forcing her to confront her identity and past. This novel explores themes of motherhood, art, and survival against a backdrop of California's diverse landscapes.