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Cast Down the Stars

McClure Jones (1978)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.83
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Positive tags

Self-DiscoveryProtectorComing of Age

Heroine archetypes

ScientistReluctant Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Tropes

Chosen OneReluctant HeroWarNon-Western SettingSoft Magic SystemComing of Age

Themes

Science vs FaithDuty and SacrificeLeadershipCommunity ProtectionKnowledge and PowerDifficult Choices

Synopsis

When the lands of the villagers are threatened by nomadic barbarian tribes, Glory, a starcaster, finds that she needs more than scientific knowledge to make a decision that will affect the people that she loves most.

Tags

Historical FantasyScience FantasyCharacter-Driven