In a long letter addressed to Júlio the Pirate, a young woman reflects on the childhood and teenage years spent on the little square where they both lived. We follow the beginnings of their friendship, the special bond that unites them, and how Júlio comes to be important in the life of Maria João (or Mary John as he prefers to call her). But are the feelings mutual? Júlio confuses her, plays with her and, above all, exerts a power over Maria João that does not let her move forward. What begins as an angry love letter becomes a story of unpacking the ghosts of the past in this truly unromantic, deeply feminist and lyrical coming-of-age story. Ana Pessoa’s prose, complemented by full-page illustrated vignettes by Bernardo P. Carvalho, stands out for its aesthetic lyricism, for its dialogue, and for the nuances that hide among the jewels in this spirited English translation. Recommended for readers 14 years+ Winner of the Premi Llibreter 2022 Award (Youth literature category)