About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is experiencing the crushing weight of social isolation, whether due to a past mistake, a change in friend groups, or the paralyzing fear of being judged by their peers. It is a vital resource for adolescents who feel they have been 'canceled' or are struggling to forgive themselves for past associations that led to negative outcomes. The story follows Beverly, a high school senior who has intentionally isolated herself after a tragic drug-related incident involving her former social circle. As she navigates the lonely halls of her school, she eventually meets Derek, a fellow student who challenges her self-imposed exile. The book explores heavy themes of grief, accountability, and the slow, difficult process of rebuilding one's identity after a moral failure. Parents will appreciate the honest, secular approach to redemption and the realistic depiction of how one person's kindness can provide a bridge back to the world. It is most appropriate for ages 13 and up due to references to drug use and the mature emotional landscape.
