Sekret

Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the pressure of high expectations or feels like their privacy is constantly being invaded by social media and digital tracking. Set in an alternate Cold War Soviet Union, it follows Yulia, a girl with psychic abilities forced into a government program. The story explores deep questions about autonomy, the ethics of surveillance, and the courage required to define oneself when others want to use you as a tool. It is a sophisticated thriller that provides a safe space to discuss trust, state power, and the importance of keeping one's internal world private. While the setting is historical and sci-fi, the emotional weight of being watched and judged is incredibly relevant to today's adolescents.