Where You'll Find Us

A tender love letter to queer people across the ages, this YA novel follows Calla Quick, a trans teen who finds a sanctuary where queer kids from different decades have sought refuge from hatred — and from time itself. After her parents disown her and she can’t afford planned college with her girlfriend Ramona, Calla begins to question whether she is a girl at all. Then she and Ramona discover Amaranth, a haven where history and hope intertwine: a place free of hate, where time stands still, and where Calla can be Cal. The housemates must figure out how to stop time again before their harsh realities return. As Cal learns everyone’s story, they confront what queer histories lose when they fade from memory.

The novel blends historical, speculative and contemporary queer fiction, weaving heartbreak and hope into every page. It explores identity, belonging, and the power of chosen kin, all against a backdrop where love can endure across eras and where time itself is a character with a heartbeat. The narrative invites readers to consider what happens when history is preserved— and what might be lost if it isn’t.

Calla’s journey is echoed by strong relationships and a sense of urgency as the clock ticks toward an uncertain future. The book has been praised for its unflinching honesty and romantic atmosphere, offering a unique lens on trans and queer experiences across generations.

Kenmerken

• Protagonist: Calla/Cal, trans teen
• Amaranth: haven voor queer geschiedenis
• Tijd is stilstaand, zoek naar oplossing
• Liefdesverhaal met Ramona als kern
• Historisch, speculative en hedendaags
• Verhalen over belonging en herinnering

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