About This Book
Reach for this book if your teenager is struggling with the weight of family silence or is beginning to ask difficult questions about their ancestral roots and the systemic injustices of the past. It is an essential choice for families navigating the transition of a move or the emotional complexity of caring for an aging, terminally ill relative. The story follows Avery, a high school senior who moves to a small Georgia town to care for her estranged grandmother. As she uncovers a decades old mystery involving a disappearance and local racial trauma, she also navigates her own blooming identity and queer romance. Parents should know that while the book handles heavy themes of racism and grief, it offers a profoundly healing perspective on how the truth can liberate the next generation. It is a sophisticated, evocative read best suited for ages fourteen and up.
