About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is fascinated by true crime culture or is beginning to question the complex, sometimes flawed nature of the adults in their lives. This gripping psychological thriller follows eighteen year old Bel, whose mother suddenly reappears sixteen years after a mysterious disappearance. The story explores the heavy weight of family secrets and the unsettling realization that the people we love can also be strangers. While the plot is high stakes and fast paced, the emotional core deals with gaslighting, the fallibility of memory, and the struggle to establish one's identity separate from a family's public trauma. It is an ideal choice for older teens who enjoy atmospheric mysteries that challenge their perception of truth and loyalty. Parents should note the mature themes involving domestic tension and psychological manipulation, which serve as excellent jumping off points for discussions about intuition and safety.
