About This Book
When My Heart was Wicked is a young adult dark fantasy novel that plunges sixteen-year-old Lacy into a terrifying battle for her own autonomy. After the death of her beloved father, Lacy's estranged birth mother suddenly appears, wielding dark magic and determined to reclaim her daughter. This book explores themes of grief, family loyalty, and the struggle for independence against a manipulative force. It's a suspenseful read that will appeal to teens who enjoy magic-infused contemporary stories with a strong emotional core.
After her father dies, leaving sixteen-year-old Lacy with her much-loved stepmother, Lacy's birth mother suddenly shows up wanting Lacy back--and she will stop at nothing, not even dark magic, to control her daughter and draw her into her own twisted life.
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Discussion Prompts
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How does Lacy's grief over her father's death influence her decisions throughout the story?
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Discuss the different types of 'love' shown by Lacy's stepmother and her birth mother. How do they impact Lacy?
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What does it mean to have 'choice' in this story, and why is it so important for Lacy to fight for her own?
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How does the element of dark magic enhance the themes of control and freedom in the book?
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What lessons can we learn from Lacy about standing up for ourselves and defining our own identity, even in difficult family situations?
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