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Synopsis
To protect his friends from harm, Drizzt Do’Urden returns to the place he left behind long ago—the City of Spiders Though Drizzt is still reeling from the death of his barbarian friend, he is allowed little time to grieve. Dark elves are gathering in the caverns deep under Mithral Hall, hell-bent on destruction. To keep his adopted home and family safe, Drizzt must now return to the dreadful drow city of his birth. Nicknamed the City of Spiders, Menzoberranzan is one of the most dangerous places in the already perilous Underdark. For Drizzt, a rogue elf with a price on his head, stepping foot inside the city is no small risk—it’s certain death. But Drizzt Do'Urden and his companions are no strangers to such dire circumstances. Driven by their love and loyalty to the dwarves of Mithral Hall, they will engage the dark elves in combat and willingly lay down their lives . . . Starless Night is the second book in the Legacy of the Drow series and the eighth book in the Legend of Drizzt series.
Is Starless Night appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This book features intense combat sequences with on-page violence, death, and perilous situations in a dark underground setting. The protagonist faces deadly threats and moral dilemmas while battling dark elves.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, death, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy adventures with dark elves, underground cities, and heroic characters risking everything to protect their friends will be gripping this edge-of-your-seat quest.