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"Exile" is the second book in the Mercy series, a compelling paranormal romance and urban fantasy for young adults. The story follows Mercy, an exiled angel who repeatedly inhabits new human bodies. This time, she awakens as Lela, a lonely teenager burdened with caring for her terminally ill mother. As fragments of Mercy's past lives return, including memories of a boy she loved and an angel who haunts her, she's forced to confront a profound moral dilemma. The book explores themes of identity, sacrifice, love, and grief, wrapped in a fast-paced, mysterious plot. Parents should note the mature themes of death, illness, and difficult choices, making it suitable for ages 12 and up, despite an erroneous earlier age range listing.