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Synopsis
In a world struggling back from the brink of apocalypse, life is harsh. And for Elspeth Gordie, it is also dangerous. That's because Elspeth has a secret: she is a Misfit, born with mysterious mental abilities that she must keep hidden under threat of death. And her worries only multiply when she is exiled to the mountain compound known as Obernewtyn, where--for all her talents--Elspeth may finally and truly be out of her depth. Then she learns she's not the only one concealing secrets at Obernewtyn.From the Paperback edition.
Is Obernewtyn (The Obernewtyn Chronicles #1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A post-apocalyptic fantasy featuring a young woman with psychic abilities facing persecution and exile. Contains themes of oppression, mental abilities being stigmatized, and moderate danger, but no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and ableism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Elspeth's struggle to hide who she really is while discovering others like her in a dangerous world.