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Brave the Betrayal

Katherine Applegate (2000)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages199 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathSacrifice

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble CastQuest

Synopsis

Brave the Betrayal (Everworld, #8) David, Christopher, Jalil and April have a new mission, to get to Egypt to seek out the person who may be able to help fulfill their promise to the Coo-Hatch. But first they need to get through the Hetwan lines surrounding Mount Olympus and survive the African savanna. Except in this Everworld-version of an African savanna, nothing is as it seems, and a sacrifice will be demanded of the group if they want to survive.

Is Brave the Betrayal appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This portal fantasy features teens navigating a dangerous mythological world with moderate action violence, peril, and a required sacrifice. Some battle scenes with fantasy creatures and tension throughout.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and sacrifice.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following four friends through a dangerous world of myths as they complete a mission, face supernatural dangers, and make tough choices.

Tags

MythologyPortal FantasyAdventure FantasyQuest Story