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Synopsis
Born into a South Boston Irish family, Belle O'Shane is sent away to a convent in Québec at age fourteen because she is unique. She sees and feels what the others can not. Soon, her fragile state of mind and her body become the private laboratory of a Harvard medical student. His heretical approach is bound to change her life. -- P. [4] of cover.
Chopin in the Attic: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Parents should know this book deals with a young woman experiencing psychic abilities who becomes the subject of medical experimentation by a Harvard student. The story involves power imbalances, mental health themes, isolation, and potentially exploitative relationships with mature situations.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mental illness, medical experimentation, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Belle's struggle to understand her unique abilities and find acceptance in a world that fears what makes her different.