Face of Death (Stella Gold).

"Face of Death" by Stella Gold is about Rachel Wood, a young girl who has just moved to a new school. She is in 10th grade and wants to make new friends and find a place in the school community.

Rachel soon finds that her crush, Benji is a lot more than she thought. He is mysterious and different from anyone else she has ever met. Through her relationships with Benji and newfound friends at school, Rachel discovers a darker side of the world that surrounds her.

But as her feelings for Benji grow, she begins to question whether or not she should sacrifice her future to stay with him. The story explores the complexities of friendship, love, and identity as Rachel and Benji struggle to come to terms with their past and define themselves.