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Stray Souls

Catherine Webb (2012)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMagicals Anonymous #1
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Found Family Crew

Synopsis

When Sharon Li unexpectedly discovers she's a shaman, it's not a moment too soon: London's soul is lost. Using her newfound oneness with the City, she sets about saving London from inevitable demise, but the problem is she has no clue where to start. Meanwhile, a mysterious gate has opened, and there are creatures loose that won't wait for her to catch up before they go out hunting. Now Sharon and her motley crew of magical misfits must find a way to save the world.

Is Stray Souls appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A contemporary urban fantasy with moderate action and magical peril as a newly-discovered shaman fights to save London from supernatural threats. Light on graphic content but includes monster hunting and combat.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the reluctant hero discovering magical powers and teaming up with quirky supernatural allies to save London from mysterious creatures.

Tags

Urban FantasyContemporary FantasyBritish Fantasy