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Boy of Chaotic Making

Charlie N. Holmberg (2024-02-13)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesWhimbrel House #
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Detective / Investigator

Protagonist archetypes

Cursed ProtagonistSoul-Shifter

Synopsis

A boy like no other embarks on a transformative journey of magic and self-discovery in the next enchanting Whimbrel House novel by Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg. Merritt Fernsby's life has changed considerably since he inherited Whimbrel House. He's engaged to Hulda Larkin, who opened his eyes to the uncanny. And he's grown quite protective of his uncle Owein--several generations, and iterations, removed. Owein is presently inhabiting the body of a mixed-breed terrier when Merritt receives a missive from none other than Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of England: I am interested in your dog. It's the queen's duty to the peerage to keep British wizardry empowered. Her offer: England will find a human vessel for Owein, marry him into the royal family, and add this remarkable soul-shifter to its lineage. For Owein, a boy trapped in the body of a pup, it's a dream come true. How can Merritt refuse? However, once they are in London and in consortium with a necromancer, the situation doesn't feel right, both with their hosts and the house they inhabit. Owein is having nightmares. And Hulda's premonitions warn of danger in Merritt's future. Clearly, someone doesn't want them in town. But after two hundred years of being cursed to drift, Owein is determined to chart his own destiny. He's ready to defy whatever chaos is coming. After all, Owein is the master of chaos, and with Merritt and Hulda's love and magical support, he can overcome anything.

Is Boy of Chaotic Making appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This cozy historical fantasy features a soul-shifter trapped in a dog's body seeking human form, with mild magical peril, supportive romantic elements, and themes of identity and belonging. No graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body horror, possession, and manipulation.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers will love the magical adventure of a boy cursed to inhabit different bodies who finally gets a chance at a real life.

Tags

Historical FantasyCozy FantasyVictorian EraMagical Realism