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Taming the Forest King

Claudia J. Edwards (1986)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesForest King #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.69

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Political ViolenceWar

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

The distant Forest Province had been torn apart by corruption and rebellion. On the direct orders of her king, Tevra, Colonel of the Light Cavalry, arrives in this strange land with instructions to restore order - at swordpoint, if need be. Yet no steel blade can hold sway in a realm where shapes of death can be fashioned from the still of the air. And even the most ungodly works of the sorcerers pale before the mysterious powers of the Forest King himself - but is he Tevra's ally, or her deadliest foe?

Is Taming the Forest King appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A military fantasy featuring sword-based combat and magical violence as a cavalry colonel works to restore order in a corrupted province. Some battle sequences expected but likely not graphically detailed given the 1986 publication date.

What to know going in

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

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

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

Who'll love this

Readers will enjoy following a strong female military leader navigating dangerous political intrigue and mysterious magical forces.

Tags

Military FantasyAdventure FantasyPolitical FantasyFemale Protagonist