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In "Crashing" by Chris Wooding, teenager Jay plans a party to celebrate the start of summer and confess his feelings to his longtime crush, Jo. When a group of uninvited locals arrive looking for a fight, the situation spirals out of control. The story takes place against the backdrop of a derelict estate called the Zone, where friends become enemies and violence erupts.
Quick Summary
A summer party spirals into chaos when old friendships crack and a creepy abandoned neighborhood called the Zone starts pulling teens into its decay. The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats delivers jaw-dropping betrayals, a creeping sense of dread that builds like a horror movie, and characters who feel real enough to be your own friends one minute and strangers the next. If your kid likes the tension of Nerve by Jeanne Ryan or the small-town-secrets-gone-wrong vibe of a psychological thriller, they'll be sucked into this. Perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who want a fast, thrilling read that keeps them guessing until the very last page.