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Description
Sent to school for the first time as a teenager, a fifteen-year-old girl struggles to settle in and finds herself in a relationship with her teacher.
Quick Summary
This book tackles some really heavy stuff that a lot of teens might actually connect with feeling like an outsider, starting school late, and figuring out who you are. The protagonist's isolation and vulnerability make her easy to empathize with, and Wilson writes about difficult emotions with her usual honesty. That said, parents should know this book depicts a relationship between a 15-year-old student and her adult teacher, which the story doesn't always frame as clearly problematic as it should this could be a good conversation starter about healthy boundaries and recognizing when an adult is taking advantage of a young person's trust. It might appeal to readers who enjoy Wilson's other emotionally raw novels, though those looking for light reading should look elsewhere. If you've read "Double Act" or "Lottie Project," this has that same bittersweet, coming-of-age quality, but with higher stakes.