About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the weight of a public persona or struggling to reconcile their private identity with the world's expectations. While it is a supernatural mystery set in the Jazz Age, at its heart, it addresses the deep loneliness of being different and the pressure to perform for others. The story follows a diverse group of young adults in 1920s New York who must navigate their secret magical abilities while a terrifying sleeping sickness sweeps the city. It is a sophisticated read for older teens, blending historical realism with horror and high-stakes emotional drama. Parents will appreciate how it explores cultural identity, mental health, and the search for authentic connection in a world obsessed with fame and superficiality.
