Nevermore

Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with a sense of displacement after a move, or when they feel like an outsider in a community with deep, unspoken history. It is a sophisticated psychological mystery that follows Tamsin as she moves to an old house in a new village, only to find herself entangled in the ghostly echoes of a local tragedy. The story explores themes of loneliness, the weight of the past, and the courage it takes to uncover painful truths. It is perfectly suited for readers aged 12 to 16 who enjoy atmospheric, slow-burn stories that prioritize emotional depth over jump scares. You might choose this to help a teen process the 'unsettling' nature of change and the importance of empathy for those who have been forgotten or misunderstood.