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Burning Bridges

Laura Anne Gilman (2007)

SubgenreUrban Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesRetrievers #4
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.79

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Synopsis

Recent attacks against non-human Fatae have escalated into hate crimes against magic users in general - humans included. With the Mage Council distracted by internal power struggles Wren is guilted into stepping up as spokesperson for the fragilely united Fatae and longjack communities. With lives on the line - including her how - Wren is going to have to break the lonejack credo, ditch her long-cherished invisibility and take a stand. But burning bridges can be deadly...

Is Burning Bridges appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This urban fantasy features escalating hate crimes against magical beings and humans with magical abilities, with moderate violence and political conflict as the protagonist becomes an unwilling spokesperson. Some language and mild romantic elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, hate crimes, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to Wren's struggle to stand up for her community while facing dangerous consequences for breaking her code of invisibility.

Tags

Contemporary FantasyMagic RealismPolitical ThrillerMystery