First published 2025
Sixteen-year-old Danny's world is shattered when a tragic accident claims the life of his mother. Reeling from grief, he must navigate the wreckage of his once-idyllic home life. As his father spirals into alcoholism, Danny takes on the role of caretaker for his younger siblings. But when a dark family secret emerges, Danny must find the courage to confront the past and mend the fractures tearing his family apart.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: family-drama, found-family
528 pages · Paperback · Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse, mental-illness