Seneca Falls

February 24, 2014
Loneliness and survival are the two themes dominating Seneca King’s life in Thoma’s emotionally raw contemporary lesbian romance. Left to the mercy of foster homes and the streets as a child, a tragic incident and a benefactor’s kindness lead her to a new beginning at the all-female Sophia College. At first she’s just going through the motions, with her past strongly coloring her interactions with others, but she yearns for a way to escape her reputation as a mysterious loner and learn to fully live. Kate Smith, an athletic trainer, and Kate’s wife, Lisa, mentor Seneca and give her a model for healthy relationships. And as Seneca slowly opens up to Dylan, a graduating senior, she finds strength within herself and discovers what love truly means. Thoma (The Chase) bluntly and uncompromisingly portrays Seneca’s struggles with chronic pain, emotional trauma, and uncertainty; readers who find that part of the story rough going will appreciate the sweet and gentle counterpoint of her romance with Dylan.