About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when they notice their teenager is retreating into a shell, perhaps feeling that every day is a redundant cycle or struggling to move past a significant loss. This story uses a clever time loop premise to explore the heavy emotional toll of grief and the paralyzing fear of moving forward after a tragedy. While the science fiction element provides the hook, the heart of the story lies in how the protagonist, Clark, finds a reason to care about the future again through a blossoming connection with another boy named Beau. Appropriate for ages 14 and up, the book handles themes of depression and parental illness with a secular, grounded perspective. It is an excellent choice for a teen who needs to see that even when life feels like it is standing still, there is value in human connection and the courage to face tomorrow. Parents will appreciate how it validates the 'stuck' feeling of adolescence while offering a hopeful path toward healing.
