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Elyon

Ted Dekker;Kaci Hill (2009)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Lost Books (Ted Dekker) #6
Setting
CSM age11
Goodreads3.95
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceEmotional Abuse

Positive tags

Found FamilyRedemption ArcHealing ArcHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Heroine archetypes

Chosen One HeroineTortured Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastMultiple POVs

Tropes

Chosen OneFellowshipEnemies to LoversForbidden LoveQuestMentor FigureFound FamilyMorally Gray Protagonist

Themes

RedemptionLove vs DutyFaith and BeliefCompassionIdentityMoral ConflictLoyalty

Synopsis

The Chosen Ones need Elyon's grace to face their greatest threat yet, but Darsal is torn between her new mission, trying to love the Horde as Elyon asked her to, and her original one, especially now that Johnis and Silvie no longer seem to be on her side.

Is Elyon appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 11 and up.

Middle grade fantasy with moderate combat violence typical of the genre and strong themes of faith, redemption, and loving one's enemies. No sexual content or profanity.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include emotional abuse and violence.

Who'll love this

Fans of adventure fantasy will love following Darsal as she struggles between conflicting missions and tries to stay true to what she believes is right.

Tags

Christian FantasyAdventureAllegory