About This Book
Reach for this book if your teen is feeling the pressure of being the perfect child or if they are beginning to question the social hierarchies and historical narratives they have been taught. It is a sharp, atmospheric horror story that uses supernatural monsters as a lens for real world issues like misogyny and racism. The story follows Thulasi, a high achieving student who finds herself babysitting on Halloween night when she accidentally summons a horde of monsters and a vengeful, long dead author from a cursed book. While the book delivers high stakes thrills and a touch of romance with a classmate, its heart lies in Thulasi's journey toward self assertion. It explores the weight of cultural expectations and the courage required to stand up against systemic unfairness. Parents should be aware that the horror elements are visceral and the themes of historical trauma and predatory behavior are handled with a direct, unflinching tone, making it best suited for mature readers aged 14 and up. It provides a fantastic opening for conversations about identity and the power of rewriting one's own story.
