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Synopsis
Chock full of magic and adventure starting with the escape from Underhill to of all places, NYC by a young elf who didn't want to learn magic. His assigned Protector pursues him and is caught by an evil human's spell which transforms her into Bloody Mary. Eric learns he has a younger brother, Magnus, who is in the same boat Eric was in when he escaped their domineering parents. Eric wants to find him, but Magnus doesn't know he has an older brother. A government agency goes off the deep end and kidnaps a book store owner, then tortures him to get information he doesn't have. All in all, this is an excellent story and a fun read.
Is Mad Maudlin appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book contains kidnapping and torture of a secondary character by a rogue government agency, transformation magic with body horror implications, and moderate violence throughout. The magical action and urban fantasy setting make it appropriate for older teens.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, kidnapping, and transformation.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the fast-paced urban fantasy adventure with elves in modern NYC, magical transformations, and a protagonist searching for his lost brother.