Service95 Recommends is the home of the books we love and reviews from our contributors. Paradise Garden by Elena Fischer is a poignant story about a girl navigating loss, identity, and belonging in a world that feels anything but paradise.
What We Say: “Paradise Garden begins on the eve of summer break, where 14-year-old Billie’s world is shaped by her mother Marika’s warmth and imagination, despite the struggles of life in a high-rise estate. When her Hungarian grandmother arrives unexpectedly, Billie’s life is upended. Grieving and searching for answers, she sets off alone to find the father she’s never met. Longlisted for the 2023 German Book Prize, this is a tender, coming-of-age story of loss, resilience and longing for home.” – Samantha de Haas
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Samantha de Haas is the Creative Production Manager at Service95
