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Synopsis
“We lost the war. Time to fight back.” Surprises in store–for both sides. The second volume of four begins with the loose alliance of young rulers, mages, scribes, friends, and ex-enemies on the run. The only place of safety is a tiny agrarian kingdom no one has ever heard of, though hints begin to surface that nothing there is quite what it seems. Some venture on quests for ancient magical artifacts that might aid them—but all those quests turn . . . sideways. And deadly. Meanwhile, Senrid, the Marloven warrior king, goes covert, staying one step ahead of the conquerors who want him dead. A pair of brothers, one on each side, begin a duel of wit and danger. And Jilo, the nerdy son of a lowly sergeant who has been singlehandedly striving to save the once-great Chwahir nation from an insane king, crosses a continent to carry a message—the easiest quest of all—with utterly unforeseen results. The Norsunder War II
Is Seek to Hold the Wind appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy features war, tactical combat, and characters on the run from conquerors with deadly consequences. Violence is present but not graphically detailed, appropriate for mature middle grade and teen readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love following multiple young rulers and mages as they band together, go on dangerous quests, and fight back against the forces that conquered them.