Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Mags, a young Herald trainee in Haven, the capital city of the kingdom of Valdemar, has talents not commonly found in Herald trainees. Recognizing this, the King's Own Herald decides to train Mags as a spy in order to uncover the secrets of a mysterious new enemy who has taken an interest in Mags himself. Why is the even deeper mystery. The answers can only be found in the most unexpected corners of Mags' past...assuming he can live long enough to find them.
Is Redoubt (Valdemar appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book features espionage training, mystery elements, and moderate action violence typical of YA fantasy. The protagonist faces dangerous situations as a spy trainee.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and orphan.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following Mags as he trains to become a spy while uncovering secrets about his mysterious past and facing dangerous enemies.