White Lines

White Lines is a raw and unflinching young adult novel set in the gritty 1980s New York City club scene. It follows seventeen-year-old Caitlin as she attempts to cope with the profound trauma of her mother's abuse and her father's abandonment. Caitlin's journey involves losing herself in nights of clubbing, drug use, and aimless days at school, as she struggles to find an escape from her pain. This book offers a powerful, albeit intense, exploration of self-destruction, resilience, and the search for identity amidst immense hardship. It is suitable for mature young adult readers, ages 14 and up, who are ready for a challenging and realistic portrayal of difficult life circumstances. Parents should be prepared to discuss themes of abuse, substance use, and mental health.

In 1980s New York City, seventeen-year-old Caitlin tries to overcome her mother's abuse and father's abandonment by losing herself in nights of clubbing and drugs, followed by days of stumbling aimlessly through school.