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Fire and Sword

D. Brian Shafer (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesChronicles of the Host #
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.44

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Synopsis

In the second novel of this exciting trilogy, Lynan, the youngest prince, begins to gather an army, vowing to drive his homeland into civil war. In the meantime, his half-sister Areava has been crowned queen of Grenda Lear. The only thing they can both be certain of is that there will be a reckoning between them-one that will threaten all of Grenda Lear... [Keys of Power #2]

Is Fire and Sword appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This second book in a high fantasy trilogy features civil war, sibling conflict, and army-building. Expect battle violence and political intrigue as two royal siblings clash over the throne of Grenda Lear.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and political violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic fantasy with warring kingdoms, complex family dynamics, and battles for the throne will find plenty of action and political maneuvering.

Tags

Epic FantasyPolitical FantasyMilitary Fantasy