The Nocturnals: An Endearing And Witty Novel Of Love And Friendship From The Bestselling Author Of The Best Kind Of Beautiful

In **The Nocturnals** by **Frances Whiting**, a sharply observed Australian contemporary fiction read, five teenagers form a friendship so intense it feels like a private universe. It’s funny, tender and just a little dark—perfect for readers who like their coming-of-age stories with bite and heart.

It’s 1997 when Nina, Beatrice, Harriet, Cosmo and Hunter meet in their final year of high school and become inseparable. Fifteen years later, Hunter summons them back to the place where they once lived loud and close, before cracks appeared and old promises started to fray. No one knows what he wants, but they all return—because some bonds don’t loosen, even when life pulls hard.

Ideal for fans of **literary fiction**, **friendship novels**, high school nostalgia, and stories about **secrets** and loyalty.

Step into their late-night orbit and see what still holds.