Summary

Chapters 17 & 18

The next morning, Iona fights off a hangover but is determined to go to work as usual. She won’t give Boyle the satisfaction of quitting, and she hopes he won’t fire her now that they’ve split up. The narrative jumps back and forth between Boyle and Iona’s perspective, giving readers insight into both of their thoughts. Iona works diligently throughout the day, giving Boyle the silent treatment, and feeling a small sense of joy knowing that her behavior bothers him. When she returns home that afternoon, Branna has a special surprise for her. She’s going to teach Iona how to travel through space. Immediately, Iona says that she wants to visit Nan, the only person she feels has ever loved her. All Iona has to do is focus her mind on something concrete in Nan’s home, and...