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Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa

Scott McGough (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesKamigawa Cycle #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceBetrayal

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Synopsis

The second title in a series that peers into a mysterious new area of the Magic® world. Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa continues a series that will explore a new and mysterious area of the Magic: The Gathering world that fans have never seen before. This novel previews the newest trading card game set to be released in February, giving fans a sneak peek at the new elements of the game. AUTHOR BIO: Scott McGough is a former Magic: The Gathering line continuity guru for Wizards of the Coast, Inc. His most recent novels are the Magic Legends Cycle Two trilogy and Outlaw: Champions of Kamigawa. He has contributed short stories to The Myths of Magic, The Dragons of Magic, and The Monsters of Magic anthologies.From the Paperback edition.

Is Heretic: Betrayers of Kamigawa appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A Magic: The Gathering tie-in novel with moderate fantasy violence and themes of betrayal set in a Japanese-inspired world. Suitable for teen readers familiar with the game's lore.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and betrayal.

Who'll love this

Fans of Magic: The Gathering will enjoy exploring the mysterious Kamigawa world with familiar characters and magic systems.

Tags

Tie-in FictionCard Game AdaptationJapanese-Inspired FantasySeries Middle Book