About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the isolating experience of being a social outcast or dealing with a heavy family legacy that feels impossible to escape. It speaks to the teen who feels misunderstood by their community and is struggling to process the sudden, violent loss of loved ones. The story follows Ava Thorn, a girl living in the shadow of her family's dark history in a town obsessed with a local legend called Dead Edith. This is a atmospheric supernatural thriller that explores themes of grief, justice, and the blurring lines between mental health struggles and reality. While it is a horror novel with genuinely chilling moments, its emotional core is about a girl trying to reclaim her identity from a town that has already decided who she is. It is best suited for mature readers aged 14 and up due to its intense imagery and themes of murder and trauma.
