Seven Percent of Ro Devereux

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is feeling overwhelmed by the permanence of their digital footprint or the anxiety of planning a perfect future. It speaks to the teen who feels like they must have every life decision mapped out by graduation. The story follows Ro Devereux, a coding prodigy whose app predicts life paths with uncanny accuracy. When the app goes viral and pairs her with her former best friend, she is forced to confront the messiness of real human connection that no algorithm can account for. It explores themes of forgiveness and digital ethics in a way that is highly relatable for the social media generation. Parents will appreciate the grounded approach to technology and the message that our mistakes and unpredictable choices are what make us human.