About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the heavy weight of family expectations or the lingering trauma of a community crisis that others seem ready to move past. Set in the somber aftermath of a great war against a dark god, it follows sixteen-year-old Hallie and her sister as they fight to keep their farm alive while waiting for a soldier who may never return. It is a deeply atmospheric exploration of grief, resilience, and the internal monsters we face when the external ones have supposedly been defeated. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated, poetic prose that treats adolescent emotions with the gravity they deserve. While the setting is a fantasy world filled with eerie creatures, the core of the story is grounded in the realistic struggle of two sisters navigating financial hardship and the slow reveal of painful family secrets. It is an ideal choice for mature teens who prefer character-driven, lyrical stories over fast-paced action, offering a safe space to discuss how we carry on when life feels 'barely comprehensible.'
