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Synopsis
Ember owes her life to a mysterious order of Knights who saved her as a baby. Shortly after her sixteenth birthday, Alistair returns and Ember will soon be caught up in an age-old struggle between darkness and light. Neither she, nor her heart, can possibly survive unscathed.
Is Rift (Nightshade Prequel Series, Book 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This paranormal fantasy prequel features moderate action violence as the heroine trains with her knight protectors and faces supernatural threats. Romance is present but mild, with emotional tension and kissing scenes appropriate for teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will love this story of a mysterious orphan discovering her destiny while navigating forbidden feelings for her protector in a world of supernatural conflict.