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Dark Moon of Avalon

Anna Elliott (2010)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesTrystan & Isolde #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.03

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersReluctant Hero

Synopsis

In this moving portrait of a timeless romance, the young former High Queen, Isolde, and her friend and protector, Trystan, are reunited in a new and dangerous quest to keep the usurper, Lord Marche, and his Saxon allies from the throne of Britain.

Is Dark Moon of Avalon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens will encounter political intrigue, battles, and a developing romantic relationship in this Arthurian retelling, with moderate violence typical of medieval warfare and a slow-burn romance suitable for older middle grade and YA readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Fans of Arthurian legend and romantic quest stories will follow Isolde and Trystan as they fight to save Britain from a usurper king.

Tags

Historical FantasyArthurian LegendRomancePolitical Fantasy