About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the feeling that their past mistakes define them, or when they are struggling to adapt to a new family dynamic like a parent's new partner. While it is a high stakes supernatural thriller, at its heart the story is about the messy transition into adulthood and the weight of personal responsibility. Luke and his friend Elza must navigate a literal collision between the world of the living and the world of the dead, mirroring the internal chaos of leaving childhood behind. As the final installment in a trilogy, this story offers a gritty but rewarding look at loyalty and redemption. It is a secular, atmospheric horror adventure that uses the 'Deadside' as a metaphor for trauma and unresolved guilt. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a teen's need for agency while highlighting the importance of standing by friends when life feels like it is falling apart. It is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy spooky, high-stakes fantasy.
