About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is processing the heavy realities of social injustice, grief, or the complicated end of a first relationship. It is a deeply moving story about Jessie, a girl searching for her missing boyfriend, Chris, in a small town where racial tensions simmer beneath the surface. This is a mature exploration of systemic racism and personal guilt, wrapped in a mystery that demands empathy. Because of the intense themes of loss and prejudice, it is best suited for readers aged 14 and up. Parents might choose this to bridge difficult conversations about standing up for others even when the community pushes back.
