A Darkness At the Door
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- Courage
- Empathy
- Family Ties
- Friendship
Values
Struggles
Why Should My Child Read This Book?
While “thief lords” and assassins often show up as protagonists in YA literature with the tired tropes of victimhood as a backstory, this unusual novel sees the thief lord debating ethics, justice, and the role of law with the protagonist. A romance develops between the two as they try to figure out whether vigilantism is better than working with the authorities, especially when the government has some level of corruption and doesn’t always deliver justice. In the end he decides to work with the authorities and within the legal system, giving up his criminal life even though it costs him.
The protagonist is a shining example of strength and resilience as she deals with a physical handicap (club foot) and sacrifices freedom, wealth, and even personal comfort to help protect her younger sister and the children of her community.
Mindful Muslim Reader recommends Books 1-3 in this series.
How Can I Use This Book?
A character in this book disguises herself as a man in order to save her life. We have many stories in history of men and women who acted in a similar manner out of necessity. However, parents should be aware that this content may be taken out of context by a child, especially one who is exposed to the forceful promotion of the non-binary view of gender in modern Western societies.
What’s This Book About?
Anything I need to be aware of?
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