Zoey has no idea what it means to be normal. Everything she touches has a taste, and her father’s identity is a town secret. Her sisters have their own issues. While it's a struggle for Celeste to connect with the world, Ruby, who has a flair for the dramatic, doesn't worry about anything. Orphaned at birth, the fourteen-year-old triplets live with their aunt and mark seasons by the annual migration of captivating birds. Despite an almost idyllic childhood grounded in Aunt Flory's home-cooked food and family values, Zoey struggles with her identity in a community where the Starling family is the subject of gossip. But secrets run deep in the small town, and the triplets aren't the only ones with something to hide. Zoey soon discovers that the truth isn't obvious and different perspectives shape the world. It's always how you choose to look at things that matters most.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water is created by Evangeline Greene, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Bugs, Weeds, and Water

After Celeste had showered, Aunt Flory presented each of the girls with their own box of sanitary napkins. "Keep one in your purse, just in case," she instructed. "Mother Nature works on her schedule, but I suspect you two won't be far behind your sister. Lord, where has the time gone?"


"I hope not," Ruby pouted. "I've been waiting for ages. Lots of the other girls at school already started last year."


"It's not a contest," Zoey reminded her. "You won't think it's so great when you have cramps and can't go swimming."


"Haven't you heard of aspirin and tampons?" Ruby shot back. "They're not new inventions. Aunt Flory, you'll get me some, won't you?" she pleaded.


Aunt Flory laughed. "Of course, but let's cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, how about we have breakfast outside? The orioles have arrived, and, as usual, the feeders are busy."


"Did you put oranges out?" Celeste asked.


"Fresh this morning," Aunt Flory said with a laugh. "They won't last long."


Chapter 16