Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Sixteen year old Oliver Knight is forced to question everything when his mother mysteriously disappears and he's sent to live with his peculiar and secretive grandfather. But when Oliver's sister falls ill to a deadly curse, the truth is revealed and his life is changed forever. There are other worlds, each locked by near-impossible challenges that will push the contestants to their limits. In order to save his sister, Oliver must take on a bold journey where he'll encounter powerful mages, terrifying creatures, and an impending war. With the past haunting his every move, a sinister enemy on the rise, and danger awaiting him at every turn, will Oliver be able to beat all the odds and rescue his sister in time?
Is Creeping Shadow appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book contains fantasy violence including terrifying creatures and battles, a deadly curse, war themes, and the emotional weight of a missing mother and sick sibling. The story focuses on a teen protagonist facing dangerous challenges across multiple magical worlds.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Oliver's desperate quest to save his sister by navigating dangerous magical worlds filled with powerful mages and monsters.