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Home from the Sea

Mercedes Lackey (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesElemental Masters #7
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.93

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Cursed Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Home from the Sea is the eighth book in the Elemental Masters series. This story combines East of the Sun and West of the Moon, as well as Tam Lin, with the Selkie of Sul Skerry. We'll see Nan and Sarah (from Wizard of London) as adults, coming into their own, and Grey and Neville, of course!

Is Home from the Sea appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This historical fantasy blends fairy tale retellings with elemental magic in Victorian London. Contains mild peril and magical transformations but no graphic content, sexual situations, or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity and forced proximity.

Publisher age: Adult (reads PG)·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Readers who love fairy tale retellings with strong friendships and elemental magic will enjoy following Nan and Sarah as they work to break a selkie curse.

Tags

Historical FantasyFairy Tale RetellingVictorian EraMagical London