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Synopsis
Sarah and Nico search for an alchemical cure for a gravely ill friend threatened by an old enemy and a bloodthirsty horseman, while Prince Max tries to explain the strange reappearance of a saint while outmaneuvering a scheming historian.
Is City of lost dreams appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this adult fantasy features moderate violence (a bloodthirsty horseman, life-threatening danger), alchemical and supernatural elements, and complex plotting involving historical mysteries and supernatural threats. Some romance but not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery-thriller pacing, the race to find an alchemical cure, and the blend of history, magic, and danger in a European setting.