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Violence
Some
Moderate
Language
Barely any
Mild
Sexual Content
None
None
Substance Use
None
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
Intense
What this book is about
Cordelia is thirteen and completely controlled by her sorceress mother, who uses magic to compel perfect obedience. When they arrive in a new town and her mother begins targeting a wealthy man and his household, Cordelia must find allies and a way to break free. Dark feminist Gothic fairy tale.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Magical coercion and control as a child abuse metaphor
Psychologically dark despite fairy-tale framing
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