About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is navigating the heavy pressure of family responsibility or witnessing the fallout of financial instability at home. Set in a world where mechanical horses called Titans race for massive stakes, the story follows Astrid Sullivan as she enters a dangerous competition to save her family from her father's gambling debts. It is an ideal choice for parents looking to discuss how one maintains personal integrity while under extreme stress. Beyond the sci-fi spectacle, the book addresses the reality of poverty and the complex love we feel for flawed parents. It offers a gritty but ultimately hopeful look at resilience and the importance of finding a supportive community when the people you rely on let you down.
