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The narrative centers on the aftermath of a high school murder, revealing the complex dynamics among four women affected by the tragedy. Angel, the murderer, struggles with her feelings for the same boy as Birdy, the victim. Through the perspectives of Angel, her mother Carol, and Birdy, along with the reflective voice of Angel's younger sister Marie, the story explores themes of love, loss, and the consequences of intense emotions. Set against the backdrop of working-class life in Ashaway, Rhode Island, it offers a poignant and insightful look at their intertwined lives.