My Absolute Darling by Gabriel Tallent

The novel follows the harrowing journey of a fourteen-year-old girl named Turtle Alveston, who lives in isolation with her abusive and controlling father in the rugged wilderness of Northern California. As Turtle navigates her tumultuous relationship with her father, she begins to discover her own strength and resilience, especially after forming a friendship with a boy named Jacob. The story explores themes of survival, identity, and the struggle for freedom, as Turtle grapples with her past and seeks a future beyond the confines of her father's oppressive world.