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- Ages
- 16–18
AI summary
Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster who helps people confess their crimes, is shocked when a man claims to have murdered her mother—an impossible feat, since Poe killed the actual murderer years ago. Now, she must navigate a dangerous game of secrets and lies to protect her own dark past while discovering who is stalking her.
Parent notes
The book centers on a protagonist who is a murderer herself (vigilante justice) and deals with dark themes of crime and deception that require parental discernment. Parent concerns: Vigilante justice themes; Murder/killing of a parent figure; True crime culture focus; Potential for graphic violence and psychological trauma Romance/sexual content: Likely contains mild to moderate romantic elements typical of adult thrillers, but the focus is on suspense and crime. Language: While the full text is not provided, contemporary psychological thrillers in this category typically contain moderate profanity (f-words, s-words). Violence: Includes themes of murder, stalking, and the protagonist having killed someone in the past. Adrenaline-fueled thriller content. Substances: Adult characters in thriller settings typically consume alcohol. Worldview themes: Vigilante Justice, Moral Ambiguity
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What makes Tell Me What You Did worth choosing
An honest, parent-first look at who this book suits, what it offers, and what to know before you buy.
Best for
- Age range: 16–18.
- Reading maturity: Young adult — teen protagonists and more nuanced themes.
- Kids who tend to love it: readers ages 16–18 looking for a solid story.
- Personality fit: kids ages 16–18 who enjoy a good story.
Parents love this book because
- Written by Carter Wilson, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.
Your child will probably enjoy Tell Me What You Did if they…
- Enjoy stories written for kids around ages 16–18
This book helps develop
Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 16–18 age band.
Things parents should know
- Romance: hand-holding and light crushes, nothing more.
- Violence: clear on-page conflict without lingering detail.
- Language: occasional mild words for the older end of the band.
- Sexual content: essentially none.
Reading commitment
Why we recommend it
We recommend Tell Me What You Did for the 16–18 age band with a small heads-up on content — worth previewing or discussing. Carter Wilson's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.
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