Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Themes
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old loner Maggy Klass, who frequently seeks refuge from her alcoholic mother's apartment by sitting and drawing in a local cafe, becomes involved in a destructive relationship with a charismatic homeless youth named Cole.
Is The Blue Mirror appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
A dark contemporary story featuring an alcoholic parent, homelessness, and a toxic relationship with manipulation. Contains mature themes of substance abuse and emotional dependency that require maturity to process.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include substance abuse, emotional abuse, and addiction (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who appreciate raw, realistic stories about finding yourself in difficult circumstances will connect with Maggy's struggle for identity and belonging.