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Synopsis
Khosa is Given to the Sea, a girl born to be fed to the water, her flesh preventing a wave like the one that destroyed the Kingdom of Stille in days of old. But before she s allowed to dance an uncontrollable twitching of the limbs that will carry her to the shore in a frenzy she must produce an heir. Yet the thought of human touch sends shudders down her spine that not even the sound of the tide can match.
Is Given to the Earth appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This YA fantasy sequel deals with mature themes including human sacrifice, forced reproduction, and bodily autonomy. The protagonist experiences involuntary physical responses and aversion to touch, creating psychological tension throughout.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, body horror, and forced pregnancy (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will find a tense, high-stakes fantasy about a girl cursed to be sacrificed who must confront her destiny while struggling with her own body's betrayal.