In the Attic
Across stories and essays, Dakota Boyer explores the question of what defines us as humans through the things we carry, stored in our own attics. Here, we witness a woman who has trouble sharing her home with a ghostly presence, a man fighting against time, a young boy’s quest for something lost, and the author unpacking memories of childhood, racism, and identity.
“Relatable in ways I wouldn't have imagined.”
— Celia E. Ochoa, Author of Row Your Boat Cuban Refugee
“Dakota’s masterful poetic language is woven into each story and essay. I found myself floating through time reading her essays, and completely engulfed in each story. Her fiction was haunting with a touch of realism, and her essays were relatable, inspiring, and raw.”
— Madeline A. Windsor, Amazon review of In the Attic
“A thought-provoking, heartbreaking, yet sweet, blend of nonfiction and fiction tied together with a great sense of humor.”
— Rebel Readers Florida
“I'm not normally the type to highlight and underline a book so fervently. But I had no choice but to mark this book up. The words have this ability to transport you into its self. Such a raw and beautiful book. I need to go and buy some more sticky notes.”
— Kat, Goodreads review of In the Attic