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When their parents pass away, Jocelyn and Meline are sent to live with their uncle, a change that unsettles more than their daily routines. The story follows how two sisters move through such loss while discovering the stubborn courage that holds a family together. The narrative unfolds through multiple voices, letting readers hear the world as each character experiences it—from the sisters who carry memory like a secret, to the uncle who learns to listen, to neighbors who watch with quiet curiosity. In this book, change is not a frightening wall but a doorway that invites new routines, awkward questions, and honest conversations. Grief becomes a living thing, shifting moods, colors, and even humor, rather than simply a solemn mood stored away in a corner. The author builds a vivid cast: a family life altered by sorrow, a household that feels unfamiliar yet becomes real, and friends who offer small kinds of support that gradually build a sense of belonging. The scenes are crisp and compassionate, balancing poignant moments with everyday details that root the story in reality. Readers see the sisters adjust through misunderstandings that bloom into empathy, through small acts that demonstrate resilience, and through moments of clarity when a memory surfaces and helps them decide what to carry forward. The voice guiding the reader is steady and observant, offering warmth and clarity without overdramatizing pain yet never softening the truth either. Through the sisters’ evolving relationship, the book explores themes of home, responsibility, and the fragile thread that holds people together when life jolts them off their familiar path. It is a story about growing up in the wake of loss, about leaning on one another, and about finding light in unexpected places. Ultimately, it presents a hopeful portrait of rebuilding a sense of family after a turning point, showing that courage can come from small, honest actions and the simple act of listening. Fans of character driven stories about grief and resilience will find this book deeply affecting, with vivid settings, memorable personalities, and a steady, human centered pace that invites reflection long after the final page.