Personal desires clash with familial expectations from "summary" of God Spare the Girls by Kelsey McKinney
In the small town of Piety, the Fletcher family lived under the watchful eyes of their church community. Reverend Fletcher, the patriarch, preached about the importance of upholding traditional values and maintaining a pristine reputation. His daughters, Abigail and Caroline, felt the weight of his expectations pressing down on them at every turn. Abigail, the older sister, harbored a secret desire to leave Piety and pursue a career in photography. She longed to escape the suffocating confines of her hometown and forge her own path in the world. However, the thought of disappointing her father and tarnishing the family name kept her tethered to Piety, trapped in a cycle of obligation and resentment. Caroline, on the other hand, seemed content to play the role of the dutiful daughter. She excelled in school, participated in church activities, and never dared to question her father's authority. Yet beneath her facade of compliance, Caroline nursed her own dreams and desires, hidden away from prying eyes. As the sisters navigated the treacherous waters of adolesce...
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