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Synopsis
"After a terrible political coup usurps their noble house, Hawke and Grayson flee to stay alive and assume new identities, Hanna and Grayce. Desperation and chance lead them to the Communion of Blue, an order of magical women who spin the threads of reality to their will. As the twins learn more about the Communion, and themselves, they begin to hatch a plan to avenge their family and retake their royal home. While Hawke wants to return to his old life, Grayce struggles to keep the threads of her new life from unraveling, and realizes she wants to stay in the one place that will allow her to finally live as a girl."--Provided by publisher.
Is The Deep & Dark Blue appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A thoughtful middle grade graphic novel about gender identity and self-discovery with mild political violence (a coup that forces characters to flee). Contains positive LGBTQ+ representation with a transgender protagonist discovering her authentic self.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, political violence, and gender dysphoria (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Twins on the run discover magic and new identities in a beautiful story about finding where you truly belong.