The Marriage Box by Corie Adjmi

Set in the vibrant and culturally rich backdrop of 1970s New Orleans, the story follows Casey Cohen, a spirited teenager who is uprooted from her familiar life in New York City to join an insular Syrian Jewish community. As she navigates the complexities of adolescence, Casey grapples with the expectations of her traditional family and the allure of newfound freedoms. Through her journey, she explores themes of identity, belonging, and the tension between modernity and tradition, ultimately seeking to carve out her own path in a world that often feels confining.

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