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Nearly a year after a failed suicide attempt, sixteen-year-old Elise discovers that she has the passion and the talent to be a disc jockey. The plot contains an attempted suicide.
Quick Summary
One year after a suicide attempt, sixteen-year-old Elise is still trying to figure out where she belongs until a chance encounter with a secret underground club leads her to discover she's a born DJ. The story follows her as she learns to spin records, builds a crew of misfits, and starts to feel alive again, all while dealing with family pressure, a new crush, and the lingering shadows of her past. The book mixes the high-energy world of music and party planning with honest, sometimes raw, reflections on depression, friendship, and self-discovery, giving it a feel similar to "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" but with a soundtrack that keeps the pulse racing. It's the kind of read that feels both heavy and hopeful, with enough humor and music-filled scenes to keep the pages turning. Teens who love stories about finding your passion, kids who enjoy realistic contemporary YA, or anyone who's ever felt out of place will likely see themselves in Elise's journey. Parents can rest assured that while the suicide attempt is addressed, it's treated sensitively and the focus stays on recovery, resilience, and the power of music to pull you through.