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Incarnation

Emma Cornwall (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.52
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Positive tags

MysterySelf-DiscoveryComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistMysterious Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterUnreliable NarratorHidden IdentityNon-Western Setting

Themes

IdentityTruth and LiesPower DynamicsCultural ClashMystery

Synopsis

In Northern India a twelve-year-old boy is being interrogated by three intelligence officers. In the sweltering heat they're sweating - but the boy remains cool. His tale is so incredible that no one dares believe it.

Is Incarnation appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A young boy under interrogation tells an incredible story in a tense, mysterious setting. Some mild violence and suspenseful interrogation scenes, but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the mysterious boy with an unbelievable secret being questioned by intelligence officers.

Tags

MysteryThriller ElementsPsychological Drama