Content levels
Positive tags
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
A stunning artifact holds the key to an untapped power of global destruction... While working on a dig in the California wilderness, archaeologist-adventurer Annja Creed uncovers evidence of a tragedy that's linked to Chinese miners during the days of the Gold Rush. A sudden attack on the site by shadow figures drives Annja to find the connection to a mysterious buried city in China. Lured by legends of gold, betrayal and the vengeance of a Han Dynasty overlord, Annja travels on the Orient Express, battling avaricious treasure hunters and a modern-day descendant of an ancient league of assassins. Her adversaries will stop at nothing to stake their claim on the fabled lost city, where a Han leader's dark past promises doom for those who dare to reveal its evil power.
Is Forbidden City appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This archaeological adventure contains moderate action violence including combat with assassins and treasure hunters, but no graphic detail. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the globe-trotting treasure hunt adventure with an archaeologist heroine racing to uncover ancient Chinese secrets.