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Beyond world's end

Mercedes Lackey (2001)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages331 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.95/5 (2735)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

MusicianReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Synopsis

"When unethical drug researchers discover that they can induce amazing mental powers using psychotropic drugs, ... this gets the attention of Aerune mac Audelaine, lord of the dark Unseleighe Sidhe," and both sides are threatened by the existence of Eric Banyon.

Is Beyond world's end appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This urban fantasy involves unethical drug experimentation that grants mental powers and a dark fae lord who threatens the protagonist. Contains moderate fantasy violence, ethical dilemmas around mind control, and drug-related content in a supernatural context.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include substance abuse, mental manipulation, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the clash between modern-day urban settings and dangerous fae magic, with a musician caught between two dangerous forces.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyParanormalDark FantasyThriller Elements