Muse

Reach for this book if your teen is struggling with the weight of social expectations or feels like their public identity does not match who they are inside. Muse is a supernatural thriller that follows Mercy, an exiled angel who finds herself inhabiting the body of a troubled supermodel in Milan. This high-stakes environment serves as a powerful metaphor for the scrutiny many adolescents feel today, whether from social media or peer pressure. The story explores the difficulty of finding one's true purpose while being pulled between different loyalties and expectations. While the plot involves celestial battles and mystery, the core emotional journey is about reclaiming autonomy and learning whom to trust in a world of artifice. It is highly appropriate for older middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy fast-paced urban fantasy with a side of romance. Parents will appreciate the way it encourages teens to look past the surface level of beauty and fame to find genuine connection and self-worth.