Tempted

Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the complex, often superficial world of high school social hierarchies and peer pressure. It provides a lens through which to discuss the weight of reputation and the consequences of social sabotage. The story follows Jenny Humphrey and her classmates at an elite boarding school as they navigate a scandal involving a suspicious fire and the social fallout that follows. While the setting is glamorous and the drama is high, it captures the genuine anxiety of trying to belong while being true to oneself. It is most appropriate for older teens (14 plus) due to the focus on social manipulation, underage drinking, and romantic entanglements. It serves as a tool for parents to start conversations about the difference between popularity and true character, as well as how to handle social mistakes with integrity.