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Synopsis
SOUTHRON BLADE SKILL, NORTHERN SWORD MAGIC... He was Tiger, born of the desert winds, raised as a slave and winning his freedom by weaving a special kind of magic with a warrior's skill. Now he was an almost legendary sword-dancer, ready to take on any challenge--if the price was right...or the woman pretty enough. She was Del, born of ice and storm, trained by the greatest of Northern sword masters. Now, her ritual training completed, and steeped in the special magic of her own runesword, she had come south in search of the young brother stolen five years before. But even Del could not master all the dangers of the deadly Punja alone. And meeting Del, Tiger could not turn back from the most intriguing challenge he'd ever faced--the challenge of a magical, mysterious sword-dancer of the North
Is Sword-Dancer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Classic sword and sorcery with a mercenary hero and warrior heroine on a quest. Expect combat violence typical of the genre, mild sensuality, and themes of slavery and rescue.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery and kidnapping.
Who'll love this
Teens who love action-packed desert adventures with sword-fighting magic and a mismatched partnership will enjoy following Tiger and Del's quest.