Juvie

Reach for this book when your teen is grappling with the heavy complexities of loyalty, sacrifice, and the blurred lines between protecting family and enabling bad behavior. It is a powerful choice for families navigating the impact of the justice system or those seeking to discuss how one choice can derail a hard earned future. The story follows Sadie, a responsible high schooler who takes the fall for her sister's drug crime to keep her sister out of prison. It explores deep emotional themes of sibling bonds, the harsh reality of juvenile detention, and the grit required to maintain one's identity in a high pressure environment. While intense, it offers a realistic look at personal accountability and the resilience needed to move forward after a life altering mistake. It is best suited for mature readers aged 14 and up due to its gritty subject matter.