Delve into the mind of a teen whose journey of self-discovery leads to the unthinkable in this tense and terse novel from award-wining author Chris Lynch.
Alexander, who wants to be called Xan, is a misfit. He has never fit inānot in academics, sports, or social life. Heās an awkward loner who hasnāt been able to find his place in the world.
Robert is Xanās half-brother, and unlike Xan, Robert seems to have his life together. At eighteen, heās enrolled in community college with a decent job and a great girlfriend. Robert often teases his brother, but heās also his biggest supporter. No matter what, heās got Xanās back.
When Robert starts to suspect that Xan is traveling down a dangerous path, he may be the only one who can save Xan from self-destructingābefore itās too late. But can Robert save himself?
This edgy exploration of what goes on in the mind of someone pushed to the brink examines the seeds of extremism that exist in everyoneāand is sure to captivate readers of all kinds.