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Synopsis
Synopsis - Not your typical fantasy world – At first glance the great water world Nuvelkebek seems the perfect backdrop for an epic fantasy. Certainly all the necessary elements are there: vast armadas that must do battle with sea demons: a land church that traffics in miracles and deals with divinities; strange creatures with incredible powers that lurk in the night... But when onto this stag e strides Oak a young adventurer as strong as his name implies, fantasy becomes reality and all the sacred mysteries profane. Oak may come to regret his success at uncovering the mummery of alien exploiters: for what chance have swords against blasters, or bronze clad armies against atomic weapons? Perhaps humanity would have been better off left to the delusion that it was after all the Dominant Species.
Is Dominant Species appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This science fantasy features battles with sea demons and reveals a colonial exploitation story where a fantasy world is controlled by technologically advanced aliens. Contains combat violence with swords and advanced weapons.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, colonization, and deception.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love discovering that nothing is what it seems will enjoy this twist on classic fantasy where magic turns out to be alien technology.