Shy

Set over a single evening, this gripping novel follows Shy, a troubled teenage boy living at a last-chance boarding school, as he navigates a night filled with introspection, emotion, and raw honesty. Through vivid language and energetic storytelling, the book explores themes of identity, failure, and resilience, capturing both the darkness and the humor of youth. Recognized as one of The New Yorker’s Best Books of 2023, it is a powerful and empathetic portrait of a young man on the edge.