A Danger to Herself and Others

In A Danger to Herself and Others, Hannah Gold navigates the challenges of confinement and self-discovery while confronting her past and the truth about her situation.

In A Danger to Herself and Others, we follow the story of seventeen-year-old Hannah Gold, who has lived a life of independence and maturity. As the only child of two busy New York professionals, Hannah has always been treated like an adult, traveling the world and making decisions that many teenagers only dream of. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is admitted to a remote treatment facility, where her autonomy is stripped away, and she finds herself confined to a single room, grappling with the reality of her situation.

Hannah is convinced that her stay at the facility is a mistake. She believes that the incident involving her roommate was merely an accident, and she is determined to prove to the doctors and judges that she poses no threat to herself or anyone else. While she waits for her chance to return to her normal life and finish her last year of school, Hannah focuses on winning over the staff and earning privileges to alleviate her boredom. However, her plans take an unexpected turn when she meets her new roommate, Lucy.

Initially, Lucy seems like the perfect distraction for Hannah, a project to focus on instead of the life she left behind. Yet, as their relationship develops, Lucy becomes the catalyst for Hannah to confront the hidden truths and dangerous games that led her to this point. A Danger to Herself and Others is a gripping exploration of self-discovery, secrets, and the complexities of mental health, making it a powerful read for anyone seeking an emotional journey.