How to Make Friends with the Dark

In How to Make Friends with the Dark, bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow presents a raw, unflinching examination of grief, resilience, and personal transformation. The story centers on sixteen-year-old Tiger Tolliver, whose world revolves entirely around her fiercely protective mother. When her mother suddenly passes away, Tiger is thrust into an overwhelming darkness, left completely alone without known relatives. As she enters the complex world of the foster care system, Tiger must navigate the devastating administrative and emotional realities of orphaned youth. Through lyrical prose and psychological depth, Glasgow traces Tiger's arduous journey through heartbreak, memory, and unexpected bonds, showing how finding a way forward requires embracing one's pain and learning to make peace with the darkest moments of life.

It offers an honest, powerfully written, and empathetic study of grief and emotional recovery, helping readers understand the complexities of mental health, loss, and the strength found in unexpected places.

Ideal for fans of contemporary Young Adult fiction, readers interested in psychological and emotional dramas, and anyone who appreciates raw, compassionate stories about grief, family, and self-discovery.