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Spirit's Princess

Esther Friesner (2012)

SubgenreParanormal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

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Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryHopeful EndingMentor Figure

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineOutspoken HeroineRoyalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Coming of AgeHidden IdentityMentor FigureReluctant HeroForbidden MagicFish out of WaterNon-Western Setting

Themes

Gender Roles and ExpectationsSelf-DiscoveryCultural IdentityRebellion Against TraditionFinding Your PathSpiritual GrowthFemale Empowerment

Synopsis

In ancient Japan, Himiko, the privileged daughter of her clan's leader, fights the constraints and expectations imposed on young women and finds her own path, which includes secret shaman lessons.

Tags

Historical FantasyComing of AgeCultural Fantasy