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Fire Mage

John Forrester (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBlacklight Chronicles #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.5
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

WarViolence

Positive tags

AdventureComing of AgeFound FamilyQuestSelf-Discovery

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age ProtagonistDuo / Partners

Tropes

Ancient ArtifactComing of AgeEmpireFellowshipHidden IdentityMagic AcademyQuestTraining ArcAncient Evil Returns

Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipPower and ResponsibilityDiscoverySacrificeWar and PeaceHidden Power

Synopsis

Talis Storm and friend Mara discover a terrible secret. The Jiserian Empire has targeted their city for attack. To save his city, Talis must discover the power of magic locked away inside the ancient temple.

Is Fire Mage appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teen hero discovers ancient magical powers to save his city from an imperial invasion. Expect fantasy battle violence and themes of war, friendship, and coming of age typical of YA epic fantasy.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following Talis as he unlocks magical abilities and races against time to protect his home from enemy forces.

Tags

Epic FantasyMagic SystemAdventure Fantasy