About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is looking for a safe way to explore feelings of social anxiety, the pressure of summer dating, or the 'all-or-nothing' intensity of adolescent relationships. Set in the nostalgic summer atmosphere of Sandy Hollow, the story follows a group of teens who find their beach vacation interrupted by a dark, supernatural wager between two vampires. While the plot is a fast-paced horror thriller, it speaks to the deeper teenage experience of feeling like a target or an outsider in a high-stakes social environment. It is ideal for readers aged 12 and up who want a heart-pounding 'popcorn' read that mirrors the dramatic highs and lows of high school life. Parents will appreciate it as a gateway book that encourages recreational reading through high-interest, suspenseful storytelling without overly graphic content.
