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Synopsis
Alana Woodsinger was not ready to accept the lifelong responsibility of being the singer but the Great Tree chose her. In the seaside village of the Headland of Slaughter, the Tree is the keeper of the past and the guardian of the people. Now she must sing the day's events and return from the Tree with its wisdom. Her people count on her to give them hope for the future.During the spring celebration, two of the village children are kidnapped and Alana must find a way to use her unwished-for power to guide a trio of villagers in rescuing the children. But darker forces are at work, great sacrifices must be made and things get worse when the children turn out to wish not to be saved...
Is Season of Sacrifice appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This adult fantasy features kidnapped children, a reluctant magical protagonist, and implied dark sacrifices. The synopsis suggests moderate peril and difficult choices, though specifics are vague.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, kidnapping, and sacrifice.
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Who'll love this
A young woman chosen by a magical tree must rescue kidnapped children who may not want to return home.