A Lesson in Darkness(GXG)

Aspen Young's life is filled with silence and isolation. At just 15, she carries the weight of a troubled home, her mother's alcoholism, and a deep loneliness no one knows about. Struggling with an eating disorder and battling depression, Aspen has never felt seen or heard... until she meets Miss Eliana Red. Miss Red, her new teacher, is everything Aspen isn't, confident, powerful, and seemingly perfect. At 30, Miss Red exudes sophistication and wealth, with eyes that seem to pierce through the walls Aspen has built around herself. The connection between them is undeniable, but it's a dangerous line to cross, especially when Aspen finds herself longing for the guidance and affection Miss Red offers. In the dark corners of their classroom, lines begin to blur, and their lives intertwine in ways neither of them expects. As Aspen learns more about herself through Miss Red's lessons, she must also confront the darkness inside her heart and the consequences of a love that should never be.