A dark young adult thriller
The early chapters of this novel are pretty bleak but gripping. Jack and Matty are forced into impossible circumstances and will have to make difficult choices just to survive. Knowing this, the juxtaposition with normal teen drama at school is stark but highlights the very real adult problems that many teens are dealing with behind the scenes at home. I'm interested to see more about how Jack will navigate caring for his brother and how his relationship with Ava will develop.