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A College of Magics

Caroline Stevermer (1994)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesA College of Magics #1
Setting
CSM age12
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-Of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Teenager Faris Nallaneen is the heir to the small northern dukedom of Galazon. Too young still to claim her title, her despotic Uncle Brinker has ruled in her place. Now he demands she be sent to Greenlaw College. For her benefit he insists. To keep me out of the way, more like it! But Greenlaw is not just any school-as Faris and her new best friend Jane discover. At Greenlaw students major in . . . magic. But it's not all fun and games. When Faris makes an enemy of classmate Menary of Aravill, life could get downright . . . deadly.

Is A College of Magics appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 12 and up.

A YA fantasy about a teenage duchess sent to a magical college where she learns magic and faces political intrigue. Contains mild threats and rivalry but no graphic content or romance.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include power imbalance and manipulation.

Who'll love this

Teen readers will enjoy the magical school setting, strong heroine navigating political schemes, and the adventure of discovering her powers.

Tags

School StoryHistorical FantasyMagical EducationPolitical Fantasy