About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager is emerging from a period of intense isolation, depression, or a mental health crisis and needs to see a realistic path toward reintegration. The story follows Ryan, a boy returning to school after a suicide attempt, as he navigates the heavy weight of local gossip and his own lingering shame. Through his budding relationship with Nicki, a girl who refuses to ignore his past, the book explores themes of forgiveness, the therapeutic power of nature, and the courage required to be vulnerable again. It is a deeply empathetic choice for families looking to validate the difficulty of recovery while maintaining a quiet, steady sense of hope. Best suited for high schoolers, it offers a mature look at the social and internal complexities of healing.
