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

Early the following day, Ruby and Zoey found Celeste sitting at the kitchen table sorting fresh tomatoes from the garden. She set aside the bruised ones for soup, a dish she refused to eat but took pride in preparing for her sisters. She'd been reading about gardening and was eager to share her new knowledge with her sisters. "Did you know that tomatoes are fruit, even though they aren't sweet?" she asked.


"Then let's see you make a tomato pie," Ruby joked.


"Or a tomato strudel," Zoey added. Since Celeste's visit with Aunt Flory, her mood had improved, and she was much more open to chatter.


"That's just gross," Celeste said, shaking her head.


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