Concentr8

Reach for this book when your teenager begins questioning the ethics of medication, the motives of authority figures, or feels like their neurodivergence is being 'managed' rather than understood. Set in a near-future London, it follows five teens who stop taking their government-mandated ADHD medication, Concentr8, leading to a chaotic hostage situation during a riot. It is a sharp, satirical thriller that examines how society uses pharmaceuticals as a tool for social control and political convenience. Parents will appreciate the way it validates the frustrations of neurodivergent youth while sparking deep conversations about autonomy, justice, and the labels adults place on children. Due to its gritty tone and high-stakes tension, it is best suited for mature readers aged 14 and up.