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Synopsis
"Emelina Flores has nothing. Her home in Ruina has been ravaged by war; her parents were killed and her sister was kidnapped. Even though Em is only a useless Ruined--completely lacking any magic--she is determined to get revenge by infiltrating the enemy's kingdom, posing as the crown prince's betrothed"--
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Is Ruined appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Parents should know this book contains war-related violence, parental death, kidnapping, and themes of revenge and deception. The romance is mild with minimal physical content, appropriate for teen readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Em's fierce determination to avenge her family and save her sister while navigating the dangerous game of pretending to be the prince's betrothed.