About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the burden of family expectations or the guilt of pursuing their own needs over those of their loved ones. While framed as a supernatural fantasy, the story serves as a profound metaphor for generational trauma and the internal conflict of wanting to break free from long-held family patterns. It explores the difficult realization that our ancestors were flawed people who sometimes pass down burdens they never intended for us to carry. Nancy Werlin weaves a dark, atmospheric tale about Fenella, a woman trapped in a faerie realm for centuries who is forced to choose between her own peace and the safety of her modern-day descendants. The narrative deals with high-stakes moral ambiguity and the complex nature of sacrifice, making it an excellent bridge for discussing accountability and the ethics of 'the greater good.' Ideal for readers aged 12 and up, it offers a sophisticated look at how we define our own identities apart from our family history.
