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Synopsis
Still avoiding her magic lessons, a woman is delighted to be investigating a normal theft, until she discovers that the mysterious ancient box may have ties to the world of magic and to a lost young girl whose image she sees in a reflective pool.
Is Cast in Secret appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This adult fantasy novel features moderate magical violence and mystery elements involving a missing child. A female investigator reluctantly confronts magical forces while solving a theft connected to an ancient artifact.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include child harm.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery-solving protagonist who avoids her magical responsibilities while investigating a theft that becomes much more complicated.