About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the complexities of identity or feels like they are living in an environment where the truth is constantly shifting. It is a perfect choice for a young person who enjoys unravelling mysteries and is ready to explore how family secrets can shape a person's future. The story follows sixteen-year-old Yonie Watereye in the Bad Bayous, a place where a mysterious force called guile physically and magically alters people and objects. Yonie's quest to understand her heritage leads her into a dangerous web of local politics and historical crimes. Parents will appreciate the focus on self-reliance and the realistic portrayal of a young woman navigating a world that lacks moral absolutes. It is most appropriate for readers aged 12 and up due to its atmospheric tension and complex themes of justice and memory.
