{"product_id":"sunburn-by-chloe-michelle-howarth-9781685892111","title":"Sunburn","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Tackling topics of queer identity, teenage angst, and religious guilt, this romantic novel burns with the intensity and yearning of first love.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e— Harper's Bazaar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE INDIE BESTSELLER, with additional exclusive content inside.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of \u003ci\u003eNormal People\u003c\/i\u003e, a queer, coming-of-age debut of impossible first love, first loss, and first heartbreak…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s the early 1990’s in the small town of Crossmore, Ireland, and Lucy knows what she’s expected to do. Fall in love with the son of the farmer next door, marry him, pray for children, and never, under any circumstances, reveal the truth – that she doesn’t think marriage, motherhood, or staying in Crossmore is for her. The reason she knows this is because of her close friend, Susannah.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor years, Lucy buries her obsession, until one summer, right before graduation, when her friendship with Susannah escalates. Now, Lucy will do anything to keep their secret safe. Their relationship is both the best and worst thing that’s ever happened to her – Lucy loves Susannah, but every day, it feels like Crossmore, Lucy’s mother, and their social mores are closing in. And when Susannah decides she no longer wants to hide, Lucy must make a devastating choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTender and heartbreaking, \u003ci\u003eSunburn\u003c\/i\u003e portrays the realities of growing up in a small rural town – from the long, hot summers to the pressures of a conservative, traditional community where everyone knows each other’s business. It’ll leave you aching for your own first love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643231060204,"sku":"9781685892111","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/0c7ea3cfd9626e35a35dacc33b3d3212.jpg?v=1779168495","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/sunburn-by-chloe-michelle-howarth-9781685892111","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}