Be Safe I Love You by Cara Hoffman

A young Army veteran returns to her economically struggling upstate New York hometown for the holidays, determined to care for her teenage brother and stabilize their fractured family. Haunted by Iraq and burdened by debt and dwindling prospects, her grasp on reality frays, and she leads her brother on a perilous journey fueled by survivalist resolve. The story examines the hidden costs of war, the bonds of siblings, and the thin line between protection and harm.

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