Fracture

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with the emotional aftermath of a major medical event, a near-death experience, or the overwhelming sense of feeling like an outsider in their own life. It is an ideal choice for adolescents who are navigating the heavy burden of survivor's guilt or the invisible isolation that comes from a traumatic recovery. The story follows Delaney Maxwell, a girl who survives falling through the ice and being clinically dead for eleven minutes. Upon waking, she finds herself pulled toward those on the verge of death, creating a rift between her old life and a new, supernatural reality. The book explores themes of identity, the fragility of life, and the struggle to belong when you no longer feel like the person everyone else remembers. Miranda blends high-stakes mystery with a realistic look at teenage mental health, making it a powerful tool for opening conversations about trauma and resilience.