About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels like an outsider or is questioning the very fabric of their reality. It is an ideal choice for the student who feels disconnected from the status quo and finds traditional coming-of-age stories too simplistic or predictable. The story follows Sophie, a self-described outcast, and Kenny, a popular basketball star, as they realize their world is not what it seems. While the plot involves a missing father and mysterious surveillance, the heart of the book explores the deep anxiety and loneliness of adolescence. Because it uses surrealism and dark humor to address grief and identity, it is best suited for mature teens who enjoy a challenge. It offers a unique way to normalize feelings of displacement and provides a safe space to discuss how we construct our own identities when the world feels like a puzzle.
