About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager feels that their observations are being dismissed or when they are struggling to find their voice within a complex blended family dynamic. It is a high-stakes psychological thriller that explores the terrifying reality of being a whistleblower when the person you are exposing is a trusted authority figure. The story follows fifteen-year-old Cassie, who discovers her psychiatrist stepfather is illegally medicating teens and finds herself kidnapped and sent to a brutal reform school to keep her quiet. While the plot is intense and includes themes of medical ethics and institutional abuse, it serves as a powerful catalyst for discussing trust, intuition, and the courage it takes to speak truth to power. This book is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who enjoy fast-paced survival stories. It validates the teenage experience of wanting to be taken seriously and provides a cathartic look at resilience in the face of adult gaslighting.
