About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the complexity of human nature and the realization that people are rarely purely good or purely evil. It is a lyrical, haunting fantasy that speaks to the transition from childhood innocence to the weight of moral responsibility and the power of empathy in the face of fear. Aeriel, a young servant girl, is kidnapped by a beautiful but terrifying vampiric creature known as the Darkangel. She is forced to serve his thirteen wraith-like brides, victims who have had their souls stolen. As Aeriel plots to destroy her captor, she discovers a spark of lost humanity within him, forcing her to choose between vengeance and the difficult path of redemption. This sophisticated tale is best suited for mature middle schoolers and high schoolers who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and are ready to discuss themes of emotional manipulation, sacrifice, and the gray areas of the heart.
