About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the pain of a friendship that has changed, or when they feel like someone they trust has suddenly become a different person. This middle-grade to teen fantasy explores the deep emotional territory of identity loss and the moral grey areas of loyalty. After Kestra is magically transformed into a mindless soldier for an evil king, her friend Simon must decide how to save her without losing himself to the same dark magic. It is a powerful metaphor for the ways we try to 'fix' people we love and the importance of respecting their agency. The story is appropriate for ages 12 and up, offering a safe space to discuss peer pressure, the fear of losing one's identity, and the weight of high-stakes responsibility.
