In the second novel in Mélissa Perron's trilogy, her heroine, Fabienne, finally discovers the reason for her peculiarities, which have distinguished her from others since childhood. A diagnosis of autism puts everything into perspective and allows Fabienne to better understand herself: she realizes that there is nothing terrible about her unusual behavior and accepts herself, with all her unique characteristics. After her mother's death, she inherits a house by the river, and her life takes an unexpected turn, heading in a new direction. The river seems to attract happiness into Fabienne's life and gives her hope for a future she, who lived for so many years trapped in anxiety and numerous fears, could never have dreamed of.