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Gathering Grace

Victoria Newcomb (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.33

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death of ParentGrief

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOrphan

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

After her mother passes away, fifteen-year-old Grace is having a hard time adjusting to living with her grandmother and along with finding out she has another grandmother and that their family has "Powers," her life just gets more complicated.

Is Gathering Grace appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A gentle coming-of-age fantasy about a grieving teen discovering her magical heritage. Appropriate for middle grade and up, with themes of loss and adjustment balanced by family support and self-discovery.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and grief.

Who'll love this

A teen discovers she has magical powers and a secret family history while dealing with her mother's death.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyFamily DramaMagical Realism