About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the weight of their past or struggling to reconcile different versions of themselves. This high-stakes thriller follows Nora, the daughter of a con artist, who must utilize her suppressed survival skills when she is taken hostage during a bank heist. Beyond the adrenaline-fueled plot, the story serves as a profound exploration of complex trauma, the lasting effects of parental manipulation, and the resilience required to reclaim one's own narrative. It is most appropriate for mature readers aged 14 and up due to themes of domestic abuse and violence. Parents will appreciate how the book validates the difficulty of 'starting over' while celebrating the power of chosen family and self-advocacy.
