BLOOD MAGIC

Author (last name first):
Gratton, Tessa
Publisher, Date of Publication: 
Random House/2011
Grade Level/ or Age Level: 
9th  and Up
Classification: 
Fiction 



Fictional story of the orphan, Silla, and her dabble with magic. The Tale begins with the mysterious death of Silla's parents. Silla's dad is the suspect and his death is ruled a suicide. With nothing else, but an old home and a book of magic, Silla and her brother take care of each other. With the book, Silla's hope is to unravel the mystery surrounding her parents deaths. The story is filled with twists and turns which will bewitch the reader. 
Even though the plot is entertaining, the story is filled with sublime messages on sexual acts, and self cutting as a way to relieve emotional pain. The author depicts self cutting as a pleasurable rewarding act, which it is not. Young readers should understand that self cutting, for any reason, is a destructive habit. 


Reviewed By: Tomi Adelakm (Midwestern State University Student)