About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with their sense of belonging or feels torn between two different worlds. It speaks deeply to the young person who feels they must suppress a part of their identity to fit in, or who is beginning to question the stories they were told about their heritage. Ruby's journey involves leaving the only home she knows to find people like her, only to realize that community and trust are more complex than she imagined. While the setting is a high stakes fantasy world of frost and fire, the emotional core is about the courage required to master one's internal power and the difficulty of choosing between duty and personal desire. It is a sophisticated young adult novel suitable for ages 13 and up, offering a safe space to explore themes of cultural identity and the weight of legacy.
