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Bridge of Souls

Fiona McIntosh (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Quickening #3
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads4.01

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Synopsis

Wyl Thirsk, former general of the Morgravian army and bearer of the curse known as Myrren's gift, is running out of time. Marriage between his beloved Queen Valentyna and his sworn enemy, the despotic King Celimus, is imminent; yet, despite the impending nuptials, war looms between the two nations, while the threat from the Mountain Kingdom grows stronger. Trapped in a body not his own, with his friends and supporters scattered throughout the realm, Wyl is as desperate to prevent the wedding as he is to end Myrren's "gift" -- a magic that will cease only when he assumes the throne of Morgravia.Clinging to an ominous suggestion from his young friend Fynch, an increasingly powerful mage, Wyl must walk his most dangerous path yet -- straight into the brutal clutches of Celimus in a desperate attempt to save his nation, his love, and himself.

Is Bridge of Souls appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This epic fantasy features strong violence including warfare and brutal confrontations, body-swapping horror elements, political manipulation, and mature themes of identity and sacrifice. Romance is present but not explicit.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, body horror, and violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the desperate race against time as Wyl tries to stop a forced marriage and save his kingdom while trapped in someone else's body.

Tags

Political FantasyDark FantasyRomance ElementsCharacter-Driven