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Beast Master's Circus

Andre Norton;Lyn McConchie (2004)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesHosteen Storm / Beast Master #4
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.25
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

SlaveryCaptivityAnimal HarmOrganized Crime

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyHealing ArcSelf-DiscoveryProtector

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Slave / Bondsman (Escaping)

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Telepathic AnimalsRebellionEscape PlotHidden IdentityMentor FigureComing of AgeFound FamilySmuggler

Themes

Freedom vs BondageAnimal RightsExploitationCriminal ConspiracySurvivalSelf-DeterminationLoyalty

Synopsis

During a visit to Arzor, Laris, a young woman in bondage to the circus manager Dedran, stumbles upon her master's disturbing ties to the interstellar Thieves Guild, which seeks to create telepathic beasts for their own sinister purposes.

Is Beast Master's Circus appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Features themes of slavery/bondage and criminal organizations using telepathic animals for illegal purposes. Moderate action/adventure violence. 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 slavery, captivity, and animal harm (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the telepathic animal companions and a heroine escaping captivity to stop a criminal conspiracy.

Tags

Science FictionSpace OperaAnimal Companion FictionTelepathic Bonds