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Broken Wish (the Mirror, Book 1)

Julie C. Dao

Ages 13–17

Readers rate it 4.3 (3 on Hardcover)

Released 2020

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Broken Wish is a dark fantasy exploring themes of power, prejudice, and moral complexity through a protagonist with hidden magical abilities. The story contains moderate violence tied to witch hunts and magical conflict, some mature emotional themes around persecution and isolation, and occasional mild language. While the protagonist shows resilience and good intentions, the morally ambiguous narrative and darker tone make it better suited for older teens than younger readers.

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16-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and strange powers that she will do anything to hide. She knows the warnings about what happens to witches in their small village of Hanau. She's heard the terrible things people say about the Witch of the North Woods, and the malicious hunts that follow. But when Elva acc... 16-year-old Elva has a secret. She has visions and strange powers that she will do anything to hide. She knows the warnings about what happens to witches in their small village of Hanau. She's heard the terrible things people say about the Witch of the North Woods, and the malicious hunts that follow. But when Elva accidentally witnesses a devastating vision of the future, she decides she has to do everything she can to prevent it. As Elva learns more about her burgeoning magic, and the lines between hero and villain start to blur, she must find a way to right past wrongs before it's too late.

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Juvenile Fiction
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Children's fiction

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