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Cover of Against the Light

Against the Light

Dave Duncan (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.52

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Vengeance-Driven Hero

Heroine archetypes

Vengeance-Driven Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

Siblings Rollo, Mandy, and Brat, who still follow the kingdom of Albi's old religion, the Church of the Mother, take different paths to avenge the destruction of their family home by followers of Albi's new dominant religion, the Church of the Light.

Is Against the Light appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this book deals with religious persecution and violent destruction of a family home, with siblings pursuing separate paths of vengeance against oppressors. Expect themes of religious conflict and retribution.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, religious persecution, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the sibling dynamics and revenge storyline as three characters fight back against religious persecution in different ways.

Tags

Religious FantasySibling DramaQuest Narrative