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Court of Dreams

Stuart Sharp (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.71

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceHeartbreak

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Life is difficult enough when you're getting ready to head out into the real world and your relationship is falling apart at the seams. It doesn't get any easier when you fall sideways into a fantasy world populated by vicious princesses, roving nightmares, and figments of your imagination, all embroiled in the post-war politics of an expansive battle between dimensions. Join unlikely hero Thomas Greene on his comical journey through the Court of Dreams, a hidden world filled with the magic and the weirdest assortment of enemies and allies imaginable.

Is Court of Dreams appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Features a teen navigating relationship struggles who falls into a fantasy realm with dangerous creatures and political conflict. Expect moderate fantasy violence from battles and nightmares, but the comedic tone lightens the content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fish-out-of-water humor as an ordinary guy stumbles through a magical world filled with quirky allies and dangerous enemies.

Tags

Portal FantasyComedic FantasyContemporary Fantasy