About This Book
This young adult mystery novel is told from the alternating perspectives of three teenagers: Wink, the mysterious new neighbor; Poppy, the manipulative high school queen bee; and Midnight, a boy caught between them. The narrative challenges readers to discern who is the hero, the villain, and the liar, making for a complex and engaging psychological thriller. It delves into themes of perception, truth, bullying, and the secrets people keep, all set against an atmospheric rural backdrop. Ideal for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers, it offers a rich discussion starter about character, morality, and narrative reliability.
"Wink, Poppy, and Midnight's three separate voices come together to reveal the secrets and mysteries hiding in the woods around their home"--
Concepts
Curiosity & WonderJustice & FairnessGood vs. EvilHonesty & IntegritySelf-Confidence & IdentityLoneliness & BelongingFriendship & LoyaltyLove & FamilyFear & BraveryEmpathy & KindnessAnger & FrustrationAnxiety & WorryBeing DifferentPeer PressureMaking FriendsGrowing UpMysteryFriendship & SocialFamily & Siblings
bullying
mental_health_themes
peril_danger
Discussion Prompts
1
How do Wink, Poppy, and Midnight's perspectives differ, and how does this affect your understanding of the story?
2
The book states one character is a hero, one a villain, and one a liar. Who do you think fits each role and why?
3
What role do secrets play in the story, and how do they impact the characters' relationships?
4
How does the setting of the woods contribute to the mysterious and eerie mood of the novel?
5
What does this book say about truth and perception? Can there be multiple 'truths' in a single situation?
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