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Mirage

Louise Cooper (1987)

SubgenreDark Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.65

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Chosen One

Heroine archetypes

Warrior / Soldier

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Haven's glory is long forgotten, its walls ravaged with pain and loss. But the people of Haven have at last found a warrior to battle the ruthless Sea People attacking them--a warrior imbued with the spirit of the Sun Hound. And if Kyre loses, Haven may not be the only thing destroyed.

Is Mirage appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Dark fantasy with strong violence depicting warfare and battles against ruthless invaders. The protagonist is possessed by a supernatural entity to fight, with themes of loss, destruction, and desperate survival.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic battles and dark fantasy where a chosen warrior must save their home from destruction will find this gripping.

Tags

Military FantasySword and Sorcery