Rune vit à Reykjavík avec son mari, sa fille et ses deux chats, s'efforçant de ne pas mener une vie qui ferait écho à l'un de ses livres.
Josh adores his older brother Max, and they share a passion for the video game 'Genesis Alpha'. Their bond runs deep, especially since Josh's stem cells saved Max's life during his battle with leukemia. However, when Max is accused of a brutal murder, Josh struggles to maintain his belief in his brother's innocence amidst the chaos.
Struggling with grief and memories of her deceased mother, Daisy, known as Daze, grapples with the haunting presence of her mother's voice, triggered by family rituals like watching home movies and looking at photos. As she navigates her complex emotions and therapy, Daze encounters a remarkable and frightening possibility that could enable her to alter the past and save her mother’s life, leading her on a journey of hope and self-discovery.
The story follows a sixteen-year-old girl who struggles with a harsh existence under her aunt's care and the torment from her violent twin brother. As haunting memories of a more traumatic past emerge, she escapes to a zoo, discovering an unexpected refuge and forming bonds with unique allies. This journey of self-discovery and resilience highlights themes of survival and the search for belonging amidst adversity.
A boy grapples with the immense pressure of living up to his mother's expectations, especially knowing his biological father is a Nobel laureate. His life is divided into halves: he inherits genes from a donor bank of Nobel winners but struggles to meet his mother's high standards. He experiences her emotional highs and lows, and his nights are spent in a constant state of vigilance, ensuring her safety as she navigates her struggles with medication. The narrative explores themes of identity, family dynamics, and the burden of expectations.