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Bride of the Castle

John DeChancie (1994)

SubgenreCozy Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCastle Perilous #8
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.76
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureHumorHappy EndingHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Portal FantasyFish out of WaterFound FamilyHumorQuestFellowship

Themes

AdventureFriendshipLoyaltyChaos and OrderWedding Chaos

Synopsis

Gene and Linda's wedding seems to bring out the best in Castle Perilous . . . even if that's not much better than the worst. When the happy groom suddenly prefers confronting barbarians over entertaining his wedding guests, a battle ensues that will change his life, infuriate his bride, and make for one bizarre wedding day!

Is Bride of the Castle appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A lighthearted fantasy romp featuring a wedding interrupted by barbarian battles. Comedic violence and adventure without graphic content make this appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Fans of silly fantasy adventures with magical castles and unexpected battles will enjoy this chaotic wedding story.

Tags

Humorous FantasyPortal FantasyLight Adventure