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Synopsis
Konowa Swift Dragon, former commander of the Empire's elite Iron Elves, is looked upon as anything but ordinary. He's murdered a Viceroy, been court-martialed, seen his beloved regiment disbanded, and finally been banished in disgrace to the one place he despises the most -- the forest. Now, all he wants is to be left alone with his misery...but for Konowa, nothing is ever that simple. The mysterious and alluring Visyna Tekoy, the highborn daughter of an elfkynan governor, seeks him out in the dangerous wild with a royal decree that he resume his commission as an officer in Her Majesty's Imperial Army, effective immediately. His assignment: reach the Red Star (a star heralding the return of a magic long vanished from the Earth) before the dreaded Shadow Monarch, a legendary elf-witch.--From publisher description.
Is A Darkness Forged in Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Expect military violence, court intrigue, and dark fantasy elements including a disgraced protagonist and an evil elf-witch. Contains strong violence typical of adult military fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and banishment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love military fantasy with complex antiheroes and high-stakes magical quests will be drawn to Konowa's dark journey.