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A Circle of Ashes

Cate Tiernan (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBalefire #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.99
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceManipulationMental Manipulation

Positive tags

Sibling BondSelf-DiscoveryFound FamilyFriendship

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineWitch / Mage

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

CovenTwinsHidden PowerComing of AgeDark LordMentor FigureExplosive MagicConspiracyTraining Arc

Themes

IdentitySisterhoodPower and ResponsibilityComing of AgeTrust and BetrayalFamily SecretsSelf-Discovery

Synopsis

While Daedalus schemes to use the coven's power for his own dark purposes, seventeen-year-old twins Clio and Thais seek to learn who is trying to hurt them and, in the process, discover that Thais's magick has explosive power.

Is A Circle of Ashes appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Seventeen-year-old twin witches face magical threats and manipulation from a dark antagonist. Expect moderate fantasy violence and themes of power abuse, but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, manipulation, and mental manipulation.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following twin sisters discovering their magical powers while uncovering who's targeting them.

Tags

Urban FantasyContemporary FantasyWitch FictionYoung Adult Fantasy