Book of The Month discussion

A spine-tingling thriller by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about a 10-year-old girl with an impossible power, her father, and an unlikely stranger, who come together to confront the dangerous forces that want her at all costs. A strange story of family, love, comets, and bacon. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things.

In the spring of 1995, Nate Cartwright has lost everything: his parents are dead, his older brother wants nothing to do with him, and he's been fired from his job as a journalist in Washington DC. With nothing left to lose, he returns to his family's summer cabin outside the small mountain town of Roseland, Oregon to try and find some sense of direction. The cabin should be empty. It's not. Inside is a man named Alex. And with him is an extraordinary little girl who calls herself Artemis Darth Vader. Artemis, who isn't exactly as she appears.

Soon it becomes clear that Nate must make a choice: let himself drown in the memories of his past, or fight for a future he never thought possible. Because the girl is special. And forces are descending upon them who want nothing more than to control her.

6 chapters

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not sure what to make of this so far. sounds like maybe. . .aliens? and maybe Alex was supposed to protect her and, instead, he got her out?

little nervous about the water guy. not the usual guy? I think he might be bad news

Art is cute but I don't blame Nate for being mad. I would be pissed someone was in my cabin like that.

sucks that he lost his job too but he definitely did screw up his own career (hide spoiler)]