Tell the Wolves I'm Home is a sad, sweet coming-of-age story, set in 1980s New York during the first panic-ridden years of the AIDS epidemic. When June's beloved uncle Finn dies, she loses the central figure in her life -- but when she meets a stranger who was important to Finn, June finds herself dealing with uncomfortable feelings of love and jealousy. This novel is both a nostalgic look back at a time from recent history as well as a glimpse into a girl's soul as she struggles to find identity and purpose. Beautifully written and saturated with poignant detail, Tell The Wolves I'm Home is a contemporary novel with a timeless feel. Highly recommended. 
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