About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager begins to realize that parents are not just authority figures, but complex people with secrets, flaws, and a history that predates their children. Set in the post-war glitz of 1947 Florida, this noir-style mystery follows fifteen-year-old Evie as she navigates her first crush and a web of adult deception that threatens her family's stability. It is a sophisticated exploration of moral ambiguity and the loss of childhood innocence. This story is ideal for older middle schoolers and high schoolers who appreciate atmospheric historical fiction. It provides a mirror for the unsettling transition into adulthood where the line between right and wrong becomes blurred. Parents can use this book to open honest conversations about integrity, the weight of keeping secrets, and how we reconcile our love for our family with the discovery of their mistakes.
