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Synopsis
Fourteen-year-old Jerry Luna, mute since her mother's disappearance, is sent to her great-great aunt Constanza's house, where she discovers a trunk that draws her into the world of her ancestors during the Spanish Inquisition.
Is Blood Secret appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book deals with the Spanish Inquisition, which involves religious persecution, torture, and violence against Jewish families during a dark historical period. The protagonist is processing trauma from her mother's disappearance and selective mutism.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Jerry's journey of discovering her family's secret past and finding her voice again through a magical connection to her ancestors.