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Priestess of the White

Trudi Canavan (2005)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesAge of the Five #1
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads3.89

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Synopsis

In a land on the brink of peace—watched jealously by a ruthless cult from across the sea and beset by hidden enemies—five extraordinary humans must serve as sword and shield of the Gods.Auraya is one. Her heroism saved a village from destruction; now Auraya has been named Priestess of the White. The limits of her unique talents must be tested in order to prove her worthy of the honor and grave responsibility awarded to her. But a perilous road lies ahead, fraught with pitfalls that will challenge the newest servant of the gods. An enduring friendship with a Dreamweaver—a member of an ancient outcast sect of sorcerer-healers—could destroy Auraya's future. And her destiny has set her in conflict with a powerful and mysterious, black-clad sorcerer with but a single purpose: the total annihilation of the White. And he is not alone . . .

Is Priestess of the White appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This adult fantasy novel contains moderate violence related to magical conflicts and war, a forbidden romantic subplot with fade-to-black intimacy, and themes of religious persecution and moral complexity.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, war, and forbidden relationship (see the full list above).

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the powerful heroine who must balance her divine calling with her personal relationships while facing mysterious enemies.

Tags

Epic FantasyReligious FantasyPolitical FantasyRomantic Fantasy