About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager feels weighed down by family expectations or is struggling with the feeling that they are being forced to pay for mistakes they did not make. It is a perfect choice for a teen who feels like they are caught between their loyalty to family and their need to forge an independent identity. The story follows Bug Smoot, a tough girl who discovers her grandfather literally sold his soul and her inheritance (a beloved 1958 Cadillac) to a supernatural debt collector. Bug must navigate a dangerous world of demons and deals to reclaim her life and her future. While the book is high-octane fantasy, its emotional core is about autonomy and standing up to bullies. It contains some gritty language and supernatural peril suitable for ages 13 and up.
