In a world where hope feels like a distant memory and survival is a daily battle, eighteen-year-old Grace Whithorn is just trying to make it through another day. Haunted by the scars of her past—both visible and invisible—Grace has learned to navigate life with a sharp tongue, a cynical outlook, and a heart that’s been shattered too many times to count. But when a desperate late-night call to a suicide hotline connects her with Ethan Ford, a mysterious and brooding temporary headmaster with his own demons, Grace’s life takes an unexpected turn.

Ethan isn’t like anyone Grace has ever met. With his dark hazel eyes, scattered tattoos, and a voice that feels like a lifeline, he sees through her walls in a way no one else ever has. As their unlikely bond deepens, Grace begins to uncover the pieces of herself she thought were lost forever. But when an opportunity arises for Grace to chase her lifelong dream of becoming a writer, she’s forced to choose between the future she’s always wanted and the person who’s made her feel alive for the first time.

Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, The Saving Grace Hotline is a raw, emotional, and deeply moving story about love, loss, and the courage it takes to keep going when everything feels like it’s falling apart. With Violet May’s signature blend of heart-wrenching honesty and dark humor, this novel explores the complexities of mental health, the power of human connection, and the fragile beauty of finding light in the darkest of places.

For fans of All the Bright Places and It Ends with Us, The Saving Grace Hotline is a poignant and unforgettable tale that will stay with you long after the final tick. Because sometimes, saving yourself means learning to let someone else in.