About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is feeling the immense weight of others expectations or struggling to balance their new adult responsibilities with their personal identity. It is a powerful metaphor for the transition into adulthood, where the stakes suddenly feel higher and the safety nets of childhood disappear. Princess Evelayn discovers that with great power comes the lonely burden of leadership, especially as she is thrust into a brutal war between the Light and Dark kingdoms on her eighteenth birthday. While the story is a high fantasy adventure, the emotional core deals with the anxiety of being 'enough' and the courage required to step into one's true potential. Parents will appreciate the way it explores accountability and the nuances of good versus evil. It is best suited for older middle schoolers and high school students who enjoy epic stories but are ready for more complex themes of sacrifice and the consequences of war.
