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Daughter of Ancients

Carol Berg (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Bridge of D'Arnath #4
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.93

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen One

Synopsis

In Avonar, Gerick investigates the ancient king D'Arnath's own daughter, held captive by the Lords of Zhev'Na for a thousand years-or so she claims. Entangled in bonds of love, family, and secrecy, Gerick unravels the mysteries of ancient kings, ancient evil-and the dreadful truth of his own destiny.

Is Daughter of Ancients appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This epic fantasy conclusion features moderate fantasy violence, investigation of ancient evil, and themes of captivity and destiny. Complex family dynamics and moral ambiguity drive the narrative without graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, captivity, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Readers will be drawn into the mystery of a woman claiming to be an ancient king's daughter and the dark secrets of the past that Gerick must unravel.

Tags

Mystery FantasyCharacter-DrivenIntrospective Fantasy