About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling to reconcile different parts of their identity or feels like they must mask their true self to be accepted. Flicker and Mist addresses the heavy emotional weight of living between two worlds, specifically through the lens of a girl who is half-human and half-Flicker, a race of people who can turn invisible. It explores the psychological toll of passing as normal while your heritage is being criminalized. This is a sophisticated fantasy that mirrors real-world experiences of multiracial teens and those facing systemic prejudice. While the setting is magical, the feelings of shame, the desire for justice, and the courage to stop hiding are deeply grounded in reality. It is best suited for ages 12 and up due to themes of political persecution and romantic tension.
