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Synopsis
Lark Ainsley has yearned to become an adult by having her magical energy harvested, but when she is finally chosen a special talent is revealed and, rather than become a human battery powering the dome that protects humanity, she escapes hoping to find the Iron Wood, a wilderness rumored to be inhabited by others like herself.
Is Skylark appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Teens will find moderate peril and dystopian themes of control and harvesting human energy. No sexual content or strong language; suitable for ages 13+.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, deception, and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Teens will love following Lark as she discovers her hidden powers and escapes into a dangerous wilderness to find freedom and others like her.