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K-Machines

Damien Broderick (2006)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesPlayers in the Contest of Worlds #2
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.17

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

Synopsis

August Seebeck is a 20-something student from a world not quite the same as ours. In "GODPLAYERS, August tumbled into a vastly larger universe, and learned that he wasn't, after all, an orphaned only child. He and his turbulent siblings, and the breathtaking Lune and others still stranger, are Players in the Contest of Worlds. They are mysteriously transformed humans whose ancient task is enigmatic battle with the dread, passionate K-Machines. Now crisis deepens.

Is K-Machines appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Book two of a science fantasy series featuring cosmic-scale battles between transformed humans and mysterious K-Machines. Expect significant violence in enigmatic battles and complex metaphysical concepts.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoyed the first book will be drawn to August's continued discovery of his siblings and the deepening mystery of the Contest of Worlds.

Tags

Science FantasyMetaphysical SFMultiverse FictionSpace Opera Elements