Connell and Marianne grew up in the same town, but their lives couldn’t be more different. He’s confident, popular, and seemingly unshakable. She’s quiet, lonely, and unafraid to be herself. Yet, in the secrecy of their small world, an electrifying bond forms—fragile but undeniable.
At Trinity College in Dublin, the tables turn. Marianne blossoms in a new social circle, while Connell becomes a hesitant outsider. Their connection deepens and fractures over the years, pulling them toward others but always back to each other.
As Marianne wrestles with self-destruction and Connell searches for purpose, their lives intertwine in love, pain, and longing. Together, they must decide if their bond is enough—or too much—to save them both.
