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Moon-Flash

Patricia A. McKillip (1984)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesKyreol #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.82
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Forbidden Relationship

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryAdventureFriendship

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOutspoken HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistFish out of WaterReluctant Hero

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterForbidden LoveQuestRoad TripFound Family

Themes

Self-DiscoveryIdentityCultural ExplorationFreedom vs TraditionGender RolesCuriosity

Synopsis

Unwillingly betrothed to Korre, totally unlike her curious self, Kyreol accepts an opportunity to accompany a friend on a trip to the end of their known world, during which she explores many cultures and experiences troubling thoughts.

Is Moon-Flash appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A contemplative coming-of-age fantasy about a young woman exploring different cultures and questioning her arranged marriage. Features internal conflict and philosophical questioning with minimal violence or mature content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include forbidden relationship.

Who'll love this

Teens will appreciate Kyreol's journey of self-discovery as she explores new worlds and questions the life others have planned for her.

Tags

Coming-of-Age FantasyAnthropological FantasyQuest Fantasy