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Legacy of the Darksword

Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman (1997)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages353 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads0.00/5 (0)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroVengeance-Driven

Synopsis

Twenty years ago, the magical land of Thimhallan was destroyed with the forging of the Darksword, leaving a small group of survivors exiled on Earth.  Only Joram, who created the Darksword, remained behind in the shattered land. But another catastrophe beckons, as an alien race plans to annihilate the remaining colonists. But Joram has forged another Darksword, and Earth's leaders see it as their only salvation. And it is up to Saryon, an old friend of Joram's, to put the sword in safe hands and possibly save the planet.

Is Legacy of the Darksword appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Contains fantasy violence and world-destruction themes including alien invasion and apocalyptic scenarios. The story deals with mature themes of responsibility and consequence but avoids graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and violence (see the full list above).

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 with high stakes and world-saving quests will enjoy this blend of magic and science fiction.

Tags

Science FantasyPost-ApocalypticAlien Invasion