About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is navigating the heavy pressure of keeping secrets or feels like they are performing a role to satisfy family expectations. Set in an atmospheric Edwardian London, the story follows Cordelia Carstairs as she balances a marriage of convenience, a hidden oath to a mysterious power, and a hunt for a serial killer. While the setting is fantastical, the emotional core focuses on the isolation of being unable to speak one's truth and the complexity of adolescent love. Parents should note this is a sophisticated YA novel with mature romantic tension and intense action. It is an excellent choice for a teen who feels caught between their own desires and the legacy of their family name.
