About This Book
Reach for this book if your teen is struggling with the pressure of being perfect or feels isolated by a difficult home life. It follows Sam and Zoe, two girls from different social circles who find solace in an intense, private text-based friendship. As they navigate Sam's mother's OCD and Zoe's family health crises, they create 'Starworld,' a digital sanctuary that eventually bleeds into their complicated reality. It is a deeply empathetic look at the hidden burdens teens carry, exploring neurodivergence, adoption, and the courage it takes to be vulnerable. Parents will appreciate the nuanced handling of mental health and the realistic portrayal of how digital connections can provide vital emotional support for high schoolers.
