About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the complex pressures of social media, the desire to fit in, or the struggle to maintain their integrity in a world that often rewards artifice and edge. This dark fantasy provides a visceral look at the cost of survival and the importance of holding onto one's humanity when everyone else is chasing a dangerous, hollow kind of glamour. It is an ideal choice for older teens who enjoy gritty, atmospheric stories that do not shy away from the darker aspects of human nature. The story follows Tana, a resilient girl who must navigate the walled cities known as Coldtowns after a vampire attack leaves her classmates dead. As she protects her infected ex-boyfriend and a mysterious vampire, she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice to stay human. It deals with themes of bravery, self-reliance, and the dangers of obsession, making it a powerful allegory for the social and political pressures teenagers face today.
