The Scent of Rain

Content : “– We’ve always done everything together. Friends for life. That wasn’t just talk, was it? This year is going to be unforgettable, I promise you.”

Excited, we burst out laughing as the rain intensifies. Water streams across the asphalt just a few metres away. The smell rising from the tarmac is so pleasant.
It’s the smell of freedom.

This year marks the long-awaited start of Year 11 for Fred, Mélodie, and her best friend Faustine.

For the two girls, it’s now or never to secure a place among the Colin brothers' group that they have been trying to join for years.

For Fred, it’s a fresh start, far from the school where he was bullied for over a year. But what was supposed to be a dream year quickly turns into a nightmare…

Amid the storm, it’s the strength of their friendship that will keep them standing.

Warning: This novel deals with sensitive subjects and may be difficult for some readers.

Awards:
"Gayant Lecture" Prize 2023
2022 Youth Equality Prize (Cherbourg).