Hazel Says No

About the book

When Hazel Blum’s father lands a tenured position at a prestigious college, the Blum family makes the move from bustling Brooklyn to a quiet college town in Maine. Hazel, along with her mother, Claire, a fashion designer, and her father, Gus, who teaches American Studies, spend the summer adjusting to their new surroundings and building relationships within the town's tight-knit community. However, everything changes on the first day of Hazel's senior year when a significant event disrupts the peaceful atmosphere of Riverburg, impacting the entire family.

Told from the perspectives of each member of the Blum family, this engaging account of a family adapting to a new environment tackles significant issues with sensitivity and humor. It portrays the bonds that bind this remarkable family together and explores the essence of life in a small Maine town. With emotional depth, authenticity, and compelling storytelling,  is a debut novel that should not be overlooked.