About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with a heavy sense of responsibility toward their siblings or feels the weight of family secrets starting to surface. It is a modern fantasy that follows Katla, a high school senior whose life is upended when two mysterious students arrive to claim her sickly infant sister for a mythical realm. Beyond the magical elements, the story delves into the emotional landscape of protecting those we love and the courage required to claim one's own identity when it differs from the status-quo. While the stakes are high, the book maintains a grounded perspective on high school life, making the supernatural elements feel like metaphors for the high-pressure transitions of late adolescence. It is an excellent choice for 12 to 18 year olds who enjoy mythology-infused mysteries and are beginning to navigate the shift from being a protected child to a protector of their own family unit. Parents will appreciate the focus on sibling loyalty and the realistic portrayal of a teenager handling extraordinary burdens with grit and heart.
