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A photographic illustration of my debut novel, "Bestie", a coming-of-age story exploring the heroine’s world of complicated friendships, blurred lines of love, and her journey to reconcile a past that still binds her to the present. She learns, ultimately, that one’s relationship with self informs all others, and that what we allow into our lives is often a reflection of past wounds that have yet to heal.
Excerpted dialogue:
“Honestly,” Leila said tenderly. “This is for the best. Sometimes people make choices and relationships dissolve and there is no resolve to be had. There is no true understanding you are offered, and the only thing to do is to revel in the lovelier parts of what you once had. I know that seems trite but at some point you have to accept that some things are not meant to be in your life and you have to make your peace with that."