About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels like they are constantly at war with their social environment or feels pressured to conform to expectations that do not match their inner values. It is perfect for the child who feels older than their years or struggles to reconcile who they are with who they are told to be. The story follows Cora, a middle aged soldier from a dystopian future who wakes up in her teenage body. Thrust back into the high stakes world of high school, she must decide whether to follow orders to eliminate a classmate or forge her own path. It explores themes of identity, moral autonomy, and the courage required to choose kindness over survival. Parents will appreciate the way it frames the social hierarchy of high school as a literal tactical environment, validating the intensity of the teen experience while encouraging a deeper sense of self worth.
