Futureface: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging by Alex Wagner

Futureface: A Family Mystery, an Epic Quest, and the Secret to Belonging is Alex Wagner’s captivating debut novel that follows the story of Cara Blackburn and her journey to uncover her family’s identity and legacy.

Cara Blackburn is a woman without any true identity. On the outside, she appears to have everything. She’s living in the Hamptons, connected to the hottest celebrities and tastemakers in the world, but inside she feels alone and disconnected from her family and the world around her. After learning a shocking secret about her father’s past and the secrets her family has been hiding for generations, Cara sets off on an epic quest that takes her around the world, pushing her to her emotional, intellectual and physical limits.

Cara’s journey leads her to meet some of the most brilliant and powerful people in the world. She learns more about her family’s past, which culminates in a fateful reunion that unveils the truth Cara has been searching for. Along the way, Cara is forced to confront her deepest fears, doubts and insecurities while coming to terms with her identity and her place in the world.

Along with exploring Cara’s identity, Futureface also delves into a deeper exploration of racial and cultural identity. Wagner touches on issues such as discrimination, racism and prejudice as she chronicles Cara’s journey to acceptance. As Cara discovers more and more about who she is and her family’s history, she is able to start forming a sense of belonging, acceptance and connection to the world.

Futureface is an engaging and thought-provoking story of self-discovery, acceptance, and belonging. Through Cara’s journey, Wagner teaches readers the importance of embracing one’s identity, no matter the obstacles. She poignantly reveals how the concept of belonging is a universal challenge that everyone faces. Wagner’s debut novel will appeal to readers who are searching to find where they fit in the world and discovering the strength and resilience that lies within each of us.