About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is feeling overwhelmed by global uncertainty or is grappling with the heavy weight of justice versus revenge. It is a high-stakes survival story set in a future England devastated by climate disasters, following Princess Eliza after her family is murdered in a bloody coup. While the premise is intense, the story ultimately explores how to find hope and the courage to trust others when your entire world has been stripped away. This novel is best suited for older teens due to its darker themes of grief and survivalist violence. It serves as a compelling entry point for discussing the difference between seeking vengeance and seeking justice. Parents might choose this for a child who enjoys dystopian adventures but needs a story that emphasizes emotional resilience and the importance of holding onto one's humanity in desperate times.
