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Psion

Joan D. Vinge (1982)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCat (Joan D. Vinge) #1
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolencePovertyClass StruggleMental Manipulation

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryRedemption ArcFound Family

Hero archetypes

OrphanReluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Coming of AgeFish out of WaterReluctant HeroHidden IdentityChosen OneTraining ArcAntihero

Themes

IdentityClass StrugglePower and ResponsibilityRedemptionSurvivalSelf-DiscoveryPrejudice

Synopsis

A sixteen-year-old delinquent who has spent his life lying and stealing becomes involved in a research project which unleashes his extraordinary telepathic powers.

Tags

Science FictionPsychic PowersUrban FantasyCyberpunk