Chinese Handcuffs

Firefly & Fern Summary

Chinese Handcuffs follows two brothers struggling to navigate pain and darkness in their lives, each trapped by their own burdens while desperately trying to help the other. Through Crutcher's unflinching yet compassionate storytelling, readers witness how isolation and silence can deepen suffering, and discover the profound power of connection and honest communication in healing. This powerful novel invites young readers to confront difficult truths about mental health and family while finding hope in vulnerability.