About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the intensity of a first romance or feeling the weight of strict family expectations. It is an ideal choice for families discussing how to balance personal identity with religious or cultural traditions. The story follows Devorah, a Hasidic girl, and Jaxon, a secular Black boy, who meet during a hospital elevator mishap in Brooklyn. As they fall in love, they must grapple with the profound consequences of defying their communities. While the romance is central, the book deeply explores themes of independence and the courage required to question the status quo. It contains some profanity and depictions of physical intimacy, making it most suitable for mature high schoolers who are ready to process complex social and religious dynamics.
