Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
"Fallen king Elias is on a quest to reclaim the face that was stolen from him by the mighty sorcerer Melchior. With the help of an unlikely gang, of all fantastical shapes and sizes, and amidst magic both good and evil, Elias The Cursed will attempt to save his face, and perhaps his soul"--Publisher description.
Is Elias the cursed appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A fallen king quests to recover his stolen face with magical companions. Contains fantasy violence and the unsettling concept of a stolen face, but focuses on themes of identity and redemption suitable for middle-grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include body horror and disfigurement.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the imaginative quest with a diverse gang of magical creatures helping a cursed king defeat an evil sorcerer.