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Rory lives with her two siblings; Connor - her ten-year-old brother who never seems to run out of energy - and Natalie, her sixteen-year-old sister who specializes in sitting around all day and giving attitude.

Every year, the three visit their Aunt during Christmas break. Over their visit, she obliges them to hang out with the next door neighbours, Julien and Landon.

But this year's different than any other year. Secrets are revealed, incidents occur and grief is sparked, leaving Rory struggling to cope with the unexpected.

**each chapter is very short, with minimal descriptions and mostly dialogue.**