Wonderland

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is feeling suffocated by their surroundings or caught in a friendship that feels both exhilarating and destructive. It is an ideal choice for the student who feels they must perform a certain identity to fit in, while secretly harboring big dreams that feel out of reach in their current social circle. The story follows Jude, a focused student determined to escape her small town through a drama school audition. When her charismatic but reckless friend Stella returns, Jude is pulled into a world of risk and reinvention. The book explores the high stakes of adolescent loyalty and the blurred lines between finding oneself and losing oneself in another person. Parents will find it a valuable tool for discussing boundaries, the pressure to conform, and the courage required to prioritize one's own future over toxic social dynamics.