About This Book
Reach for this book when your middle-schooler is struggling with a secret identity or the feeling that they must keep different parts of their life in separate, watertight compartments. While the story is an urban fantasy about a boy discovering he is a Faerie, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the adolescent experience of balancing family expectations with an emerging, private self. Brendan Clair's journey involves navigating the hidden magical world while maintaining his human relationships, touching on themes of dual belonging and personal integrity. It is an ideal choice for 10 to 14 year olds who enjoy fast-paced adventure but are also beginning to contemplate the complexities of loyalty and the burden of carrying a secret. Parents will appreciate how the book frames the transition into adulthood as a series of choices about who one truly wants to be.
