Awards

• Nominated for Massachusetts Children's Book Award 2026

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Reviews

""Equal parts thriller, dystopian, and love story, this is a stunning debut that will keep readers hooked until the last page."" —New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces Kathleen Glasgow ★ ""Thrilling.... an interrogation of formulaic approaches to mental health and the search for happiness."" —Shelf Awareness, starred review ""Surprisingly dark and twisty: a solid, character-driven dystopian thriller."" —Kirkus Reviews ""A story that in pacing, plot, and characterization checks every box in the genre guidebook....a precious addition destined to be the right reader’s new favorite book: queer teens deserve mundane genre representation too."" —Booklist ""This novel excels in delivering a fast-paced and unique dystopian thriller with a cliffhanger ending."" —School Library Journal

Author Information

Josh Silver grew up on a farm in the Lake District, before moving to Manchester with his family, where he spent his teenage years loving the city. He trained as an actor at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and went onto perform in the West End and on Broadway. After deciding to change careers, Josh now works with teenagers as a mental health nurse. Josh lives in Manchester with his husband and their dog, Dodger.

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