She's Too Pretty to Burn

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the high-stakes world of online visibility or experiencing the intense, often overwhelming nature of a first serious romance. The story follows seventeen-year-old Veronica, an aspiring photographer whose viral image of her girlfriend, Mick, pulls them both into a dangerous underground art scene in San Diego. It explores the blurred lines between artistic passion and obsession, the weight of keeping secrets, and the loss of privacy in a digital age. Because the book contains themes of moral ambiguity and intense thriller elements, it is best suited for mature readers aged 14 and up who are ready to discuss the consequences of their actions and the complexity of modern relationships. Parents might choose this as a gateway to discussing digital footprints and the importance of healthy boundaries in partnerships.