About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is struggling with a sense of displacement or feeling 'cursed' by circumstances beyond their control. It is an ideal pick for a young person who feels they have a lot to offer but is currently sidelined by injury, lack of opportunity, or a perceived lack of talent. This story follows Wylan Atwater, a young woman in a harsh desert world who loses her ability to shapeshift just when her community needs her most. While the setting is a high-stakes fantasy world of dragons and magic, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the transition to adulthood. It explores how we redefine ourselves when our primary identity is taken away. Wylan must navigate duty, survival, and the weight of being a 'survivor' in a broken world. The book is appropriate for ages 13 and up, offering a mature look at resilience and the courage it takes to keep going when hope feels like a distant glimmer. It is a choice that validates the struggle of finding one's purpose amidst chaos.
