About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager feels like an outsider because of the unique way they process the world, or when they are struggling to find beauty in a time of global anxiety. This lyrical, illustrated novel follows sixteen year old Edyth, a girl with synesthesia who sees sounds as colors and shapes. In 1348 Yorkshire, she is sent to a priory to use her gift as a manuscript illuminator, only to find the community facing the arrival of the Black Death. It is a profound exploration of neurodivergence, the healing power of art, and finding resilience in the face of tragedy. Parents will appreciate how it treats a teen's unique sensory experience not as a burden, but as a vital contribution to a frightened world. It is a sophisticated, historical look at how we survive the unthinkable through creativity and faith.
