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Synopsis
Sophie Blue started wearing a black skirt and Midnight Noir lipstick on her last birthday. It was also the day her father disappeared. Or spontaneously combusted. Which is sort of bad timing, since a Popsicle truck with tinted windows has started circling the house. Kenny Fade is a basketball god. His sneakers cost more than his Jeep. He's the guy all the ladies (and their mommas) want. Bad. Sophie Blue and Kenny Fade don't have a thing in common. Aside from being reasonably sure they're losing their minds.Acclaimed author Sean Beaudoin's wildly innovative novel combines uproarious humor with enough plot twists to fill a tube sock. Part thriller, part darkly comic philosophical discussion, and accompanied by a comic book interstitial, Fade to Blue is a whip-smart romp that keeps readers guessing until the last paragraph.
Is Fade to Blue appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens navigate mysterious disappearances and question their sanity in this genre-blending thriller with dark humor. Contains mild peril, implied mental health themes, and likely moderate language.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of parent, abandonment, and mental illness.
Who'll love this
Teens will be hooked by the mind-bending mystery and quirky humor as two unlikely teens try to figure out if they're losing their minds.