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Synopsis
In the grim Northern Plateau, where vendetta holds sway and wizards enforce the code of blood and vengeance, corruption of minds and of nature go hand in hand. Lina has witch's powers but they cannot guard her against the enigmatic, brooding force of Damek, with whom she is besotted. A wild, passionate story of possessive desire and destructive longing, inspired by the timeless classic, Wuthering Heights.
Is Black Spring appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This dark YA fantasy contains an obsessive, toxic romance inspired by Wuthering Heights, with themes of possessive desire, vendetta culture, and magical corruption. Parents should expect intense emotional content and morally complex characters.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, obsessive behavior, and possession (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love dark, passionate romances with complex antiheroes and witchy magic will be drawn into this atmospheric retelling.