The Kingdom of Little Wounds

Set in the opulent yet shadowed Scandinavian city of Skyggehavn during a Renaissance-like era, "The Kingdom of Little Wounds" is a complex young adult novel brimming with palace intrigue and dark secrets. As Princess Sophia's wedding approaches, a mysterious illness sweeps through the royal family, while a power-hungry courtier schemes for control. The story follows young seamstress Ava Bingen and mute nursemaid Midi Sorte, whose lives become irrevocably linked by a seemingly small event that unravels a larger conspiracy. This book explores themes of power, social class, justice, and resilience, but parents should be aware it contains prominent sexual situations and graphic violence, making it suitable for mature young adult readers.