About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is feeling like an outsider or struggling with the pressure of a past they want to leave behind. While it presents as a high-stakes slasher, the story deeply resonates with the fear of being truly known and the anxiety of social exclusion in a small-town environment. It addresses the heavy weight of secrets and the visceral need for a safe space to call home. Makani Young has moved from Hawaii to Nebraska to live with her grandmother, carrying a secret that haunts her. As her classmates are targeted by a killer who exposes their darkest truths before ending their lives, Makani must navigate a budding romance and a tight-knit friend group while looking over her shoulder. This is a gritty, intense horror novel for mature teens (14+) that uses the slasher genre to explore identity, shame, and the courage it takes to trust others with your real self.
