About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with the realization that mentors and authority figures can be manipulative or self serving. While it is a high stakes fantasy adventure, it speaks deeply to the emotional confusion of being caught in a world where the adults do not have your best interests at heart. The story follows four teenagers trapped in a realm of living myths as they confront Merlin, a figure who offers help but demands a steep price. It is a sophisticated look at trust, the loss of innocence, and the necessity of sticking together when the ground is constantly shifting. Parents should note the gritty, dark tone: it is ideal for ages 12 and up who enjoy complex moral dilemmas and a touch of horror within their fantasy quests.
