At first Wil is horrified-but as she tests its limits, she's drawn more and more to the strange and volatile ability. Until one night Wil is attacked, and she discovers a dangerous secret. Kept hidden from the world in order to serve as a spy for her father-whose obsession with building his empire is causing a war-Wil wants nothing more than to explore the world beyond her kingdom, if only her father would give her the chance. Wilhelmina Heidle, the fourth child and only daughter of the king of the world's wealthiest nation, has grown up in the shadows. Perfect for fans of Shannon Hale and Renee Ahdieh.
Fine for young teens and up who enjoy fantasies that combine magic and action.The first in a new fantasy duology, The Glass Spare is a gorgeously told tale of love, loss, and deadly power from Lauren DeStefano, the bestselling author of the Chemical Garden series. Rare sexy stuff includes noticing feelings of attraction and a few kisses. Wil is a strong female role model who's brave, loyal, and willing to do anything to protect loved ones, and she's pretty good in a fight, too. It's the first of two planned volumes that explore themes of loyalty, friendship, trust, and whether the end justifies the means. Gore is rare and includes the sound of bones crunching and some detailed descriptions of pain and injuries. There's some violence, including hand-to-hand fighting and magical attacks that mention blood but don't describe it in detail. Parents need to know that The Glass Spare is a magical fantasy by author Lauren DeStefano of the popular The Chemical Garden trilogy. There's a pain medication that "knocks you out" called "morfin." Main character Wil doesn't like the foggy feeling in her mind after she's given pain medication.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Fantasy sleep serums, paralytics, and pain killers are used in medicine and in weapons. Teens in a fantasy world with no drinking age mentioned drink a few sips of a spirit that burns going down.
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