When sixteen-year-old Alex Parker sends a message he can’t take back, it sets off a chain reaction that ripples through his entire world. Friends pull away. Rumors ignite. And in the middle of the noise, a mysterious figure—the Guide—begins appearing in Alex’s dreams, pushing him to face what he’s done and who he wants to be.
But saving himself means more than deleting a post. It means learning how to reach out, how to listen, and how to stay—especially when the waves start to pull him under.
Told in sharp, vivid vignettes, The Text is a haunting and hopeful story about words, consequence, and the quiet power of showing up. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder and All the Bright Places, this modern coming-of-age novel explores how even the smallest choices can change the world around you.
Sometimes, it only takes one text to break you. And one message to bring you back.