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Synopsis
As a child, Coriel Halsing spent many glorious summers at Castle Auburn with her half-sister-and fell in love with a handsome prince who could never be hers. But now that she is a young woman, she begins to see the dark side of this magical place.
Is Summers at Castle Auburn appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A coming-of-age fantasy exploring themes of class inequality and slavery through a young woman's eyes as she discovers the dark underpinnings of a seemingly magical court. Contains moderate fantasy violence and unrequited romance.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include slavery, class struggle, and power imbalance (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Coriel's journey from innocent childhood to questioning the injustices around her, plus there's a compelling forbidden romance.