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Peaceweaver

Rebecca Barnhouse (2012)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesLegacy of Beowulf #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.76

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Hero archetypes

Neighboring King

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

Sixteen-year-old Hild hates the perpetual fighting between men of her kingdom and others, but when she is sent to marry a neighboring king, supposedly to ensure peace, she must tap into her own abilities with the sword and choose between loyalty and honor.

Is Peaceweaver appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book contains medieval warfare and sword combat, though violence is not graphically described. It explores themes of forced marriage and political alliance, with a strong female protagonist who must navigate difficult choices between duty and honor.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include political marriage, war, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will appreciate Hild's journey as she learns to fight with a sword and makes her own choices about loyalty and honor in a world of constant conflict.

Tags

Historical FantasyBeowulf RetellingSword and SorceryFeminist Fantasy