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Blood War

Russell Moon (2002)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWitch Boy #3
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

KidnappingViolence

Positive tags

Coming of AgeQuestMentor FigureSelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyChosen OneReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyChosen OneComing of AgeQuestKidnappingReluctant HeroCeltic MythologyParent in Peril

Themes

Coming of AgeIdentityPower and ResponsibilityFamilyDuty vs DesireCeltic Mythology

Synopsis

After the coven kidnaps his mother, seventeen-year-old Marcus accepts his full powers as Prince of the Forest and determines to go to Ireland to rescue her and join his father, the King, in restoring order to the people of the Celtic god, Cernunnos.

Is Blood War appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A teen protagonist accepts magical powers to rescue his kidnapped mother and join his father in Ireland. Expect fantasy violence, kidnapping themes, and battle sequences as Marcus learns to use his abilities.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping and violence.

Who'll love this

Marcus must embrace his magical heritage as Prince of the Forest to save his mom from a dangerous coven.

Tags

Urban FantasyMythological FantasyComing of Age