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Dead Daddy Issues
Tarot reader Leia Sparks has always believed in fate, but as she stands over her father's coffin she knows he'd still be alive if she hadn't messed with his.
Haunted by a secret guilt, Leia confesses her story to a Catholic Priest, recalling her fateful move back to her conservative hometown to fix her relationship with the teenage kids she'd lost custody of. Propelled by an ominous psychic reading, Leia is determined to stay one step ahead of fate and break her family's generational cycles of dysfunction, but her return is full of a punishing ex-husband, judgmental locals, not to mention the haunting reminders of her parent's scandalous divorce 20 years before; thank goodness she has her wild best friend, Sadie, the one person who would never betray her.
When Leia’s charming, alcoholic, and estranged father, Leo, shows up on her doorstep looking to make amends, she believes it’s fate and lets him move in, turning her world upside down and forcing her to make unthinkable decisions for her family’s future.
Dead Daddy Issues is a raw and lyrical 'coming-of-middle-age' family drama about a woman’s struggle to fix her family and make peace with her father, while he challenges her ideas about forgiveness, fate, and sacrifice.
For fans of The Push by Ashley Audrain and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
Haunted by a secret guilt, Leia confesses her story to a Catholic Priest, recalling her fateful move back to her conservative hometown to fix her relationship with the teenage kids she'd lost custody of. Propelled by an ominous psychic reading, Leia is determined to stay one step ahead of fate and break her family's generational cycles of dysfunction, but her return is full of a punishing ex-husband, judgmental locals, not to mention the haunting reminders of her parent's scandalous divorce 20 years before; thank goodness she has her wild best friend, Sadie, the one person who would never betray her.
When Leia’s charming, alcoholic, and estranged father, Leo, shows up on her doorstep looking to make amends, she believes it’s fate and lets him move in, turning her world upside down and forcing her to make unthinkable decisions for her family’s future.
Dead Daddy Issues is a raw and lyrical 'coming-of-middle-age' family drama about a woman’s struggle to fix her family and make peace with her father, while he challenges her ideas about forgiveness, fate, and sacrifice.
For fans of The Push by Ashley Audrain and The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.
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Published December 1, 2024
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Corrin DaCosta
2 books2 followersCorrin DaCosta is a rising voice in contemporary fiction, known for her raw and tragic stories that mirror the emotional complexities of real life. Raised in the picturesque town of Chelan, Washington, DaCosta now calls Seattle home.
Her debut novel, "Dead Daddy Issues", released in July 2024, tells the story of Tarot reader Leia Sparks who, haunted by a secret guilt at her father’s funeral, confesses the truth about her father’s death to a Catholic priest. Exploring fate, forgiveness and the lingering impact of our relationship with our parents, “Dead Daddy issues” showcases DaCosta’s fresh storytelling voice and challenges the reader to contemplate the moral ambiguities of personal freedom.
This October, readers can expect her novelette, "One Week of Good Deeds," written in the style of Dirty Realism made famous by such authors as Carver & Bukowski, further cementing her reputation for crafting poignant, slice-of-life tales.
DaCosta's unique perspective is informed by her eclectic background, including years as a massage therapist and Tarot reader. These experiences infuse her writing with a deep understanding of human nature and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
Her debut novel, "Dead Daddy Issues", released in July 2024, tells the story of Tarot reader Leia Sparks who, haunted by a secret guilt at her father’s funeral, confesses the truth about her father’s death to a Catholic priest. Exploring fate, forgiveness and the lingering impact of our relationship with our parents, “Dead Daddy issues” showcases DaCosta’s fresh storytelling voice and challenges the reader to contemplate the moral ambiguities of personal freedom.
This October, readers can expect her novelette, "One Week of Good Deeds," written in the style of Dirty Realism made famous by such authors as Carver & Bukowski, further cementing her reputation for crafting poignant, slice-of-life tales.
DaCosta's unique perspective is informed by her eclectic background, including years as a massage therapist and Tarot reader. These experiences infuse her writing with a deep understanding of human nature and the unseen forces that shape our lives.
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December 25, 2024
This book intrigued me in the beginning and then kept me wanting to continue to turn pages until the end! Excited to interview the author on the Book Barn Book Club Podcast after the first of the year. Give it a go!
January 16, 2025
A well written book with the perfect amount of suspense and mystery. Can’t wait to read more from Corrin!
January 3, 2025
A fun and wild ride! Relatable and realistic. I enjoyed every page of this read and all its plot twists!
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