by Meg Wolitzer
First published 2014
After a devastating tragedy, Jam is sent to a therapeutic boarding school. There, she joins an exclusive class where writing in a journal unlocks a parallel world - Belzhar. In this fantastical escape, Jam can reunite with her late boyfriend, Reeve. But as she loses herself in this otherworldly fantasy, Jam must confront the painful truths she's been avoiding. Can she find the courage to move forward and reclaim her life?
Genres: literary-fiction, fantasy, contemporary, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, parallel-worlds
Setting: Belzhar
264 pages · Hardcover · Dutton Books for Young Readers
Content warnings: mental-illness