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Synopsis
Seven corpses are discovered in the streets of a Dragon's fief. They are all identical, down to their clothing. Kaylin Neya is assigned to discover who they were, who killed them, and why. Is the evil lurking at the borders of Elantra preparing to cross over?
Is Cast in Ruin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Fantasy mystery with moderate violence involving multiple murders and investigation of identical corpses. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the compelling murder mystery with fantasy elements and a strong female detective protagonist.