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King Kelson's bride

Katherine Kurtz (2000)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages483 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads4.00/5 (1859)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Political ViolenceDeath

Hero archetypes

Royalty / Prince

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Synopsis

"King Kelson's Bride" is the long-awaited conclusion to Kurtz's most popular and enduring work, the bestselling "Deryni" series, in which political power meets its match in the power of magic. "An incredible historical tapestry of a world that never was and of immensely vital people who ought to be".--Anne McCaffrey.

Is King Kelson's bride appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This concluding Deryni novel features moderate fantasy violence typical of medieval court intrigue, mild romantic content appropriate for teens, and complex political plotting involving magic users in a pseudo-historical setting.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and political violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

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

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic fantasy series with royal romance and magical politics will enjoy seeing King Kelson finally find his bride.

Tags

Historical FantasyPolitical FantasyCourt DramaRomantic Fantasy