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An Education in Magical Affairs

Sourpatchhero (2025-04)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Orrin has been captured and taken to the nation of Odrana, where the powerful ruling class schemes to use him as a pawn in their political games. When he finds himself enrolled in a prestigious magic academy alongside the children of his captors, he must navigate the treacherous waters of deciding who he can trust--all while under magical lock and key. But that doesn't mean he can't learn some new skills and plot his escape at the same time, along with hoping his friend Daniel isn't getting into too much trouble on his own, in the third volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series.

Is An Education in Magical Affairs appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A captive protagonist must navigate political intrigue and trust issues while imprisoned in a magic academy. Contains themes of captivity, manipulation, and moderate fantasy violence typical of LitRPG progression fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and power imbalance (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the underdog hero learning magic while plotting escape and outsmarting powerful enemies in a high-stakes academy setting.

Tags

LitrpgProgression FantasyAcademy FantasyPolitical Fantasy