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Ruins

Orson Scott Card (2012)

SubgenreScience Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages544 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSpace
CSM age13
Goodreads3.91/5 (12159)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

AdventureSelf-DiscoveryQuestHigh Angst

Hero archetypes

Time TravelerChosen One

Protagonist archetypes

Time-DisplacedReluctant Hero

Tropes

Time TravelChosen OneReluctant HeroQuestAncient CivilizationProphecyComing of AgeHigh Stakes

Themes

Time and CausalityResponsibilityDestiny vs Free WillSacrificeComing of AgeIdentitySaving the World

Synopsis

To prevent the destruction of his planet, teenaged Rigg Sessamekesh, who can manipulate time, must assume more responsibility when he and others travel back 11,000 years to the arrival of human starships.

Is Ruins appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A YA science fantasy adventure featuring time manipulation and high-stakes planetary survival with moderate action/peril and complex temporal concepts. No sexual content, romance, or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Teens will love following Rigg as he travels through time to save his planet using his unique powers in this complex sci-fi adventure.

Tags

Time TravelHard Science FictionScience Fantasy