In "Splinters of Scarlet" by Kat Rose Martin, readers are drawn into a world where magic intertwines with the struggles of a young girl named Mary. Set against a backdrop of a forbidden kingdom, Mary discovers her exceptional abilities, which place her in a perilous position as she navigates the dangers of a society that seeks to oppress those with magical gifts. As she grapples with her identity and the weight of her powers, Mary must confront dark secrets and make choices that could shape the destiny of her world. Adventure, intrigue, and the bonds of friendship drive this captivating tale. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 7th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2020 by Dreamscape Media .

Emily Bain Murphy grew up in Indiana, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. She loves books, macarons, Japanese karaoke and exploring new cities, and is a long-time volunteer with Love146, a non-profit that fights child trafficking. Murphy currently lives in San Francisco with her family, where you can find her working on her second YA novel - somewhere between the bakery and the beach.