About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is processing the quiet, heavy aftermath of a difficult life event and needs to see that recovery is not a straight line. This story follows Hava, a young woman who must survive a brutal shipwreck in the frozen wilderness while grappling with her internal world and her history as a spy. It is a deeply introspective fantasy that focuses on the sensory details of survival and the slow, messy work of healing from trauma. While there is magic and adventure, the heart of the book is about trust, self-discovery, and the bonds of sisterhood. It is most appropriate for older teens due to its mature handling of grief and realistic depictions of physical and emotional hardship.
