About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with a complicated maternal relationship or feels weighed down by a family history of trauma and expectation. Set in the moody Pacific Northwest, it follows Nor Blackburn, a girl born into a cursed lineage of witches who must face her mother, an antagonist who uses magic for manipulation and profit. While the setting is supernatural, the emotional core focuses on breaking cycles of abuse, finding self-worth independent of one's parents, and the bravery required to define one's own identity. It is a darker, sophisticated read best suited for high schoolers who appreciate atmospheric storytelling and are ready to discuss themes of toxic family dynamics and self-harm.
