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Synopsis
A set of tales inspired by 1001 Arabian Nights, European comics master Sergio Toppi’s Sharaz-de explores a barbaric society where the supernatural is the only remedy to injustice. The lovely Sharaz-de, captive to a cruel and despotic king, must each night spin tales to entertain her master and save her head from the executioner. Her tales are filled with evil spirits, treasures, risk, and danger, but ever at their center hold the passions of gods and men.
Is Sharaz-De appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This graphic novel contains strong violence, supernatural horror elements, and themes of despotism and execution threats within a barbaric society. The framing narrative involves a woman held captive under threat of death.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the dramatic Arabian Nights-inspired tales filled with supernatural beings, danger, and a heroine who must use her storytelling gifts to survive.