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Coinspinner's Story

Fred Saberhagen (1989)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBook of Lost Swords #5
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.91

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

Protagonist archetypes

QuestMultiple POVs

Synopsis

A blend of science fiction and fantasy, the Book of Swords series describes twelve magically swords forged with specific enhancements, and sometimes serious detracting abilities granted to the one who wields them. The stories are generally well written with plenty of plot twists and conflicts for the protagonist to overcome. If you enjoy a good quest, or a trip down fantasy lane, you may be interested in this book and the remaining series. See the [Wikipedia entry][1] for further details on the series. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Books_of_Swords

Is Coinspinner's Story appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This adult fantasy novel features magical swords with powerful abilities and likely contains moderate fantasy violence and quest-based conflict typical of sword and sorcery fiction.

What to know going in

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

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

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

Who'll love this

Readers who enjoy epic quests with magical weapons and science-fantasy world-building will appreciate this installment in the Lost Swords saga.

Tags

Science FantasyQuest FantasySword and Sorcery