Publication Date: Sep 2026
Blurb:
Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by the tyrannical Koziris, where there are no dangers or rebels… or so they’ve been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate Koziris, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa’s brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key—not only to her brother’s disappearance, but to the source of all real magic . . . books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories—they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won’t be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a dystopian novel about books and censorship for middle grade to YA readers.
Content Warnings:
Language: None
Sexual Content: None
Violence: Mild peril, dystopian themes
Substance Use: None
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: Some brief mentions of prayer and houses of worship (No denomination mentioned). Religious persecution
Other Topics: Family separation
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