About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with high-stakes feelings of responsibility, the need to protect loved ones, or the sense that the world around them is shifting in ways they cannot control. It serves as a powerful mirror for the transition from childhood dependence to the fierce independence required by adulthood, particularly through the lens of a young woman who must become her family's protector. While set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, the emotional core focuses on the lengths one will go to for a sibling and the complex nature of trust when dealing with former enemies. This is a gritty, high-octane adventure that deals with survival in a world where traditional rules have vanished. It explores themes of resilience and moral gray areas through the eyes of seventeen-year-old Penryn. Parents should be aware that the book contains significant violence and dark, horror-leaning imagery suitable for older teens. It is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy fast-paced storytelling and are ready to discuss the ethics of survival and the strength found in vulnerability.
