Restart by Gordon Korman is a middle-grade novel about Chase Ambrose, a popular but cruel bully who develops amnesia after falling off a roof and hitting his head. Waking up with no memory, he must piece together his identity as he returns to school, where he's met with fear and anger from those he tormented, forcing him to confront his past and decide who he wants to be. The book explores themes of identity, bullying, and second chances, questioning if a person can truly change. Â