When We Were Monsters

by Jennifer Niven

First published 2079

A group of teens, haunted by personal traumas, are forced to confront the monstrous forces within themselves. As they grapple with their darkest urges, they must fight to reclaim their humanity and find a path to healing. This emotionally charged story explores the complex interplay between identity, trauma, and the power of human connection.

Genres: fiction, contemporary, psychological-thriller, dark-fantasy

Vibes: dark, emotional, thought-provoking

Tropes: found-family, monsters

Period: 21st-century

400 pages · Library Binding · Knopf Books for Young Readers

Content warnings: anxiety, depression, mental-illness

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