About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is using a bold, eccentric, or defiant personal style as a protective shell against the world. It is the perfect choice for a child who feels like an outsider and treats their interests, such as sci-fi or art, as a fortress to keep people at a distance. Victoria, who calls herself Egg, has curated a boy proof identity by shaving her head and mimicking a movie character, but her world shifts when she meets a peer who sees through the costume. The story explores the deep vulnerability of letting down one's guard and the realization that being seen can be more rewarding than being safe. With its focus on identity, creative passion, and the terrifying first steps of intimacy, this novel is highly appropriate for middle and high schoolers. It offers a sophisticated look at how we build our personas and what happens when we finally decide to belong.
