About This Book
Reach for this book when your adolescent feels burdened by the weight of expectations or feels trapped in a life path they did not choose. This hauntingly beautiful fantasy explores what happens when a young girl, raised in a rigid and isolated religious cult, begins to question the only reality she has ever known. It is a profound meditation on reclaiming one's name, agency, and humanity. Tenar was taken from her family as a child to become the high priestess of a dark underground labyrinth. As she matures, she must grapple with the moral weight of her duties and the terrifying possibility of a world outside her narrow existence. This story is perfect for children navigating the transition from childhood obedience to independent thought, offering a safe space to explore themes of autonomy and moral courage.
