About This Book
Reach for this book if your teenager enjoys sharp wit, complex social puzzles, or feels like an outsider looking in on high school culture. This stylized noir mystery follows Dalton Rev, a hard-boiled seventeen-year-old who transfers to a new school to solve a murder. While the premise involves a crime, the heart of the story is a satirical and intellectual deconstruction of high school cliques, power dynamics, and the search for truth in a world of artifice. It is an excellent choice for mature teens who appreciate dark humor and sophisticated vocabulary. The tone is cynical yet deeply engaging, making it a perfect fit for the 'too cool for school' reader who actually loves a good brain-teaser. Parents should note it contains gritty language and themes appropriate for high schoolers.
