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Content levels
ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild
Trigger warnings
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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Gene, the daughter of a noble family, runs away from the decadence of court to R.H. Ragona's circus of magic, where she meets runaway Micah, whose blood could unlock the mysteries of the world of Ellada.
Is Pantomime appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Features an intersex protagonist navigating gender identity while hiding among circus performers. Contains themes of self-discovery, family rejection, and finding acceptance, with mild peril and no explicit content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gender identity, transphobia, and abandonment (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Gene's journey of self-discovery and finding where they truly belong, all set in a magical circus.
Tags
Circus FantasyLGBTQ+Historical FantasyGaslamp Fantasy