About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the messy intersections of digital privacy, coming out, and the vulnerability of first love. It provides a compassionate mirror for teens who feel like they are keeping parts of themselves hidden, offering a roadmap for how to step into the spotlight on one's own terms. The story follows sixteen-year-old Simon, who is blackmailed by a classmate who discovers his private emails to a secret online crush. As Simon balances the threat of being outed with the excitement of his growing digital romance, he must navigate shifting friendships and the daunting reality of high school social hierarchies. Parents will appreciate the book's focus on self-identity, the importance of digital boundaries, and the realistic but ultimately hopeful depiction of the modern coming-out experience. It is an excellent choice for fostering conversations about consent, peer pressure, and the courage it takes to be authentically yourself.
