About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating the transition from childhood innocence to a more complex understanding of justice and personal duty. This story is an excellent choice for readers who feel a strong sense of responsibility toward their friends or the environment, providing a mature look at what it means to stand firm against systemic unfairness. It follows three young mages who must transform from garden-tending travelers into strategic defenders of a peaceful kingdom under threat from a brutal empire. While it is a high-fantasy adventure, its core is a profound study of resilience and the moral courage required to protect others in the face of overwhelming odds. It is best suited for older middle schoolers and high school students due to its direct handling of the harsh realities of war and the emotional weight of survival.
