About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the intense pressure of social hierarchy or feeling like they must constantly perform to maintain their status. Set at the elite Alpha Academy boarding school, the story follows Skye Hamilton and other ambitious girls as they compete to be the best of the best in a cutthroat environment. It explores deep themes of jealousy, the fragile nature of popularity, and the fear of being exposed as average. While the tone is satirical and fashion-forward, it provides a safe space for parents to discuss the real world anxieties of perfectionism and the importance of finding one's true identity beneath the designer labels and competitive posturing. It is a sharp look at peer pressure for ages 12 and up.
