About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with self-loathing, past regrets, or a general sense of being a 'bad person.' It is an ideal choice for the child who feels defined by their mistakes and needs a safe, imaginative way to process guilt and accountability. Through the story of sixteen-year-old Tessa, who relives her life's highs and lows while in a coma, the novel addresses honesty, integrity, and the weight of small choices. Written in accessible free-verse, the book explores heavy themes of self-perception and forgiveness without feeling didactic. While the setting is a mall-based afterlife, the focus remains firmly on secular emotional growth and teenage identity. Parents will appreciate the way it encourages self-reflection and the idea that it is never too late to change the person you are becoming. It is best suited for middle and high schoolers who appreciate witty, fast-paced narratives.
