About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with feelings of isolation or is fascinated by the way family secrets can shape a person's identity. Set in the lush, humid atmosphere of Puerto Rico, the story follows Lucas, a boy who feels like an outsider despite his father's wealth, as he becomes entangled in a local legend about a girl with poisonous skin. It is a haunting exploration of loneliness, the consequences of environmental neglect, and the blurred lines between reality and myth. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated prose and the way it handles themes of social responsibility and the search for belonging in a world that feels both beautiful and dangerous. Suitable for mature readers aged 14 and up due to its moody tone and some dark thematic elements.
