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Fight Game

Kate Wild (2007)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.8

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

Fifteen-year-old Freedom Smith is a fighter, just like all of his relatives who have the "Hercules gene," which leads him to a choice between being jailed for attempted murder or working with a covert law enforcement agency to break up a mysterious, illegal fight ring.

Is Fight Game appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Teens should expect intense fight scenes and violence as the protagonist participates in an illegal fighting ring. The story deals with consequences of violent actions and involves covert law enforcement operations.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, graphic violence, and captivity (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the fast-paced fight sequences, the unique 'Hercules gene' concept, and Freedom's struggle between his violent nature and doing what's right.

Tags

Crime ThrillerUrban FantasyAction