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Synopsis
When music prodigy James Morgan and his best friend, Deirdre, join a private conservatory for musicians, his talent attracts Nuala, a faerie muse who fosters and feeds on creative energies, but soon he finds himself battling the Queen of the Fey for the very lives of Deirdre and Nuala.
Is Ballad appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Teens battle dangerous fae who manipulate creative people. Contains moderate supernatural violence, emotional manipulation by otherworldly beings, some romantic tension, and themes of artistic obsession and sacrifice.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, manipulation, and mental manipulation (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Music students at an elite conservatory face off against manipulative faerie creatures in a story mixing creativity, friendship, and supernatural danger.