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Synopsis
The walls between the worlds are down. A new unfolding has begun...It started long ago, as a war between the shadowy Immortals that persists today, as the wizard Mauryl's Shaping confronts the Shadows summoned from Chaos. Tristen is that Shaping. Both more and less than human, he successfully fought sorcery's evil tides, a victory that brought his friend Cefwyn both a kingdom and true love.But the Lines that hold the world in place are shifting again. A ruthless enemy is preparing for battle. Once again, Tristen will take up the sword inscribed with "Truth" and "Illusion" on its blade. But he faces more than war and a pretender to Cefwyn's throne. The Shadows he sees are straight from Ruin -- a flow of darkness covering the world like ink...Fortress of Dragons completes the high-fantasy epic begun in Fortress in the Eye of Time and continued in Fortress of Eagles and Fortress of Owls --a powerful tale set in a world of magic, violence, wonder and awe -- a world as vividly real as our own.
Is Fortress of dragons appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Epic fantasy with magical warfare, battles between kingdoms, and dark sorcery. Violence involves battle scenes and magical conflict but isn't graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy with magic systems, battles between good and evil, and a unique protagonist navigating questions of identity will be captivated.