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Synopsis
All the women in Iris and Malina’s family have the unique magical ability or “gleam” to manipulate beauty. Iris sees flowers as fractals and turns her kaleidoscope visions into glasswork, while Malina interprets moods as music. But their mother has strict rules to keep their gifts a secret, even in their secluded sea-side town. Iris and Malina are not allowed to share their magic with anyone, and above all, they are forbidden from falling in love. But when their mother is mysteriously attacked, the sisters will have to unearth the truth behind the quiet lives their mother has built for them. They will discover a wicked curse that haunts their family line—but will they find that the very magic that bonds them together is destined to tear them apart forever?
Is Wicked Like a Wildfire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Two magical sisters must uncover their family's dark curse after their mother is attacked. Contains mild peril and themes of family secrets, but focuses on sisterhood and self-discovery with no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include violence and family secrets.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the unique magic system where beauty becomes art, and the mystery of a family curse threatening to tear two sisters apart.