Hush, Hush is the literary equivalent of a sugary energy drink from 2009—it gives a quick rush but has zero nutritional value.

It’s a classic of the 'Twilight' era, which means it leans heavily into toxic relationship dynamics that haven't aged particularly well. If your teen is into moody, supernatural drama, they'll probably devour it, but it’s worth a quick chat about why Patch’s 'mysterious' behavior would be a total dealbreaker in the real world.

It’s not 'bad' for them, but it’s definitely brain rot.