About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is beginning to push back against boundaries or is struggling with the tension between safety and the desire for independence. It is a poignant exploration of what it means to truly live versus just surviving, told through the eyes of Madeline, a girl with an immune disorder that keeps her trapped indoors. As Maddy falls for the boy next door, the story tackles heavy themes of isolation, maternal love, and the ethics of protection versus freedom. While it centers on a medical condition, it is ultimately a universal story about growing up and finding one's voice. Parents should note it contains mature romantic themes and a significant plot twist involving mental health and parental deception, making it best for high school readers.
