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Description
Sphinx is sweet and plain. Cadence is brilliant, damaged and diseased. When they were kids, he scarred her. As his illness progresses, he becomes demanding. She wants to be loyal, but is her life at stake? Contains themes of abuse and suicide.
Quick Summary
This haunting novel explores the chilling psychological game between loyal Sphinx and increasingly manipulative Cadence, where childhood scars and present-day demands create an unbearable tension. Readers will be unable to look away from this toxic yet magnetic dynamic that raises questions about loyalty, manipulation, and how far someone will go for someone they once loved. If your kid likes the emotional intensity and moral complexity of Thirteen Reasons Why or Speak, they'll be completely absorbed by this raw, unsettling story. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who can handle intense psychological themes and complex character relationships.