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Changeling

Christopher Kubasik (1992)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesShadowrun #5
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.61

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Synopsis

A walker between worlds exchanges a son of a master magician for one that is from no magic, but the magic of machines. Each grow in their new homes with their abilities intact and soon the draw of the magical world calls back it's own for confrontation with the rise of the power of the machines. Follow on book to this one is "Madwand".

Is Changeling appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This fantasy novel features switched children raised in opposing worlds (magic vs technology) with moderate adventure violence and magical confrontations. Part of the Shadowrun tie-in series blending fantasy and cyberpunk elements.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment.

Publisher age: Adult (Shadowrun tie-in)·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fish-out-of-water story of two boys discovering their true heritage in worlds where they don't belong.

Tags

Science FantasyCyberpunk ElementsUrban Fantasy