About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is feeling the weight of a secret or struggling with the moral complexity of loyalty versus doing what is right. It is an ideal pick for kids who feel misunderstood by authority figures and crave stories where young people have real agency and influence in the world. The story follows Lauren Adams, a young secret agent investigating a suspicious plane crash that may involve a boy who claims to have caused it while sleepwalking. While the book is a high-octane spy thriller, it deeply explores themes of guilt, the burden of truth, and the ethics of undercover work. It is appropriate for middle schoolers and young teens who enjoy fast-paced action but are ready to engage with more mature questions about justice and systemic corruption. Parents will appreciate how it validates the difficulty of keeping secrets while modeling resilience in high-pressure situations.
