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A Chatter of Bones & Baby's Breath

(2026)
A collection of stories by

 
 
From acclaimed author Suzanne Phillips comes this compelling novella collection--gritty coming-of-age stories in narrative and verse that Kirkus Reviews calls "haunting and heartbreaking. . .an unflinching look at surviving trauma."

A CHATTER OF BONES
Kaitlyn has come to rely on Olivia, the woman who rescued her from human trafficking, but is learning to trust her instincts and lean into her hard-earned strength. All of this will be challenged when a monsoon bears down on their remote spread, a mountain lion, flushed out of the surrounding hills by the weather, attacks, and human visitors push Kaitlyn to face her deepest fears.

BABY'S BREATH
Teen poet bares the geography of her heart and the "no care" foster care system as she mourns the mother she lost, releases dreams of reunification, and accepts that the only life she can live is the one in front of her.

Recommended for readers age 14+



Genre: Young Adult Fiction

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