★ “An exquisite, thoughtful exploration of the ties that bind and the fluidity of relationships, sexuality, and life.” - Kirkus Reviews (starred review) With her growing affection for Freddie making her question her sexual identity, Ramona begins to wonder if perhaps she likes girls and guys or if this new attraction is just a fluke.Įither way, Ramona will discover that, for her, life and love are more fluid than they seem. Ramona’s friendship with the former competitive swimmer picks up exactly where it left off, and soon he’s talked her into joining him for laps at the pool.īut as Ramona falls in love with swimming, her feelings for Freddie begin to shift too, which is the last thing she expected. The return of her childhood friend Freddie brings a welcome distraction. Now, with her sister, Hattie, pregnant, responsibility weighs more heavily than ever. Standing over six feet tall with unmistakable blue hair, Ramona is sure of three things: she likes girls, she’s fiercely devoted to her family, and she knows she’s destined for something bigger than the trailer she calls home in Eulogy, Mississippi.īut juggling multiple jobs, her flaky mom, and her well-meaning but ineffectual dad forces her to be the adult of the family. Since then, it’s been Ramona and her family against the world.

Ramona was only five years old when Hurricane Katrina changed her life forever. The fourth novel from Julie Murphy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dumplin’ -now a Netflix feature film starring Danielle Macdonald and Jennifer Aniston, with a soundtrack by Dolly Parton!įor fans of Rainbow Rowell and Morgan Matson, Julie Murphy has created another fearless heroine, Ramona Blue, in a gorgeously evocative novel about family, friendship, and how sometimes love can be more fluid than you first think.

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