However, the true power of Walsh’s writing lies in her ability to depict emotional vulnerability. Binding 13 tackles heavy subjects: physical abuse, emotional neglect, anxiety disorders, and the immense pressure placed on young athletes.
Binding 13 , published in 2018 by Chloe Walsh, is the first novel in the Boys of Tommen series, a contemporary "New Adult" romance set in rural Ireland. It follows the intense, slow-burn relationship between star rugby player Johnny Kavanagh and Shannon Lynch, a girl attempting to escape a history of severe trauma. Binding 13-
The story follows two protagonists: