Follow along with the story of August, a troubled boy who learns about love and loss, triumph and tragedy, what it means to be a man and the grave consequences of power. Touching on difficult themes like life in the foster system, the struggles of depression, loss of loved ones, and more, A Wish in August tells the life story of its titular character as he fumbles into family of all different types, finding a home, romance, and eventually all of the magic life can truly offer. August must also come to grips with pain and heartbreak, dealing with some of the darkest parts of himself and learning to live with the world as it is.