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Spy glass

Maria V. Snyder (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages440 (Chunky (400-600))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads4.00/5 (18177)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

After siphoning her own blood magic in the showdown at Hubal, Opal Cowan can no longer create glass magic. More, she's immune to the effects of magic ... until the beautiful pieces of glass she makes flash in the presence of magic, and she discovers that someone has stolen some of her blood-- and that finding it might let her regain her powers ...

Is Spy glass appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

Contains moderate fantasy violence and themes of blood magic/bodily theft. A heroine must recover her stolen magical abilities while navigating threats in a world where she's now vulnerable.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include blood and theft of bodily autonomy.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Opal's journey to regain her powers and identity after losing what made her special.

Tags

MysteryMagical RealismAdventure