About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the weight of family expectations or feels like an outsider within their own social circle. It speaks directly to the moment when a young person realizes that the 'enemy' defined by their parents might actually be the person who understands them best. It is a powerful tool for navigating the messy transition from inherited beliefs to personal convictions. The story follows protagonists caught in a high-stakes fantasy world where ancient alliances and bloodlines dictate loyalty. As they uncover secrets about their history and themselves, they must choose between the comfort of belonging to their group and the dangerous path of their own truth. This novel is highly appropriate for high schoolers, offering a sophisticated exploration of moral ambiguity and the courage required to forge one's own identity despite intense peer and family pressure.
