About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the pressure of high stakes and moral dilemmas. It is perfect for the teen who is beginning to realize that doing the right thing often comes with a personal cost and that the world is rarely black and white. Following Nya, a fifteen-year-old girl with a unique and dangerous ability to manipulate pain, the story explores the heavy burden of leadership and the sacrifices required to protect others. It is an ideal pick for readers navigating their own independence while still feeling deeply responsible for their family and community. While it is a high-stakes fantasy adventure, the emotional core focuses on resilience and the development of a personal moral compass in the face of systemic injustice. It is most appropriate for ages 12 and up due to themes of peril and the ethical complexity of Nya's powers.
