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Greta & Valdin is a fresh, funny, and deeply heartfelt novel about family, identity, heartbreak, and the chaos of modern adulthood. Set in contemporary Auckland, the story follows twenty-something siblings Greta and Valdin — members of a sprawling Maori-Russian-Catalonian whanau with a near-unpronounceable surname and a complicated love life.

Valdin is struggling to move on from the ex-boyfriend who fled the country, while Greta quietly pines for her colleague Holly, who mostly sees her as unpaid admin support. As the siblings stumble through bad dates, awkward encounters, family feuds, and questionable life choices, they lean on one another while trying to figure out who they are and what they really want.

Warm, witty, and emotionally sharp, Greta & Valdin explores love in all its messy forms — romantic, familial, and self-directed. Hilarious one moment and tender the next, this acclaimed bestseller celebrates the beautiful complexity of relationships, culture, and belonging.

Key Features:
• Acclaimed contemporary New Zealand novel full of humour and heart
• Explores family, identity, love, and queer relationships
• Features a vibrant Maori-Russian-Catalonian family dynamic
• Sharp, relatable portrayal of modern adulthood
• Perfect for readers who enjoy witty, character-driven fiction

Product Details:
• Author: Rebecca K Reilly
• Format: Soft Cover
• ISBN: 9781776922109

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