First published 2026
Mickey never expected to stop needing sleep. Neither did Skye, Levi, Cyrus, or Thea. Each teenager thinks they're facing this strange condition alone, staying awake through endless nights while their families sleep. They use their extra hours to excel beyond their peers, but the mystery gnaws at them. Why don't they need rest anymore? The secret weighs heavily as they pretend normalcy during the day. When the five finally cross paths and realize they share this inexplicable wakeful state, coincidence seems impossible. Together, they must confront the truth behind their sleeplessness. What force has stolen their need for rest? The answer will test their friendship and challenge everything they thought they knew about themselves.
Genres: science-fiction, mystery, thriller, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, mystery
240 pages · Hardcover · Scholastic Press