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Test of the Twins

Margaret Weis, Tracy Hickman (1986)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages400 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads4.21/5 (31878)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeathViolenceDark Magic

Hero archetypes

Mage / WizardAntihero

Synopsis

Raistlin casts the magical spell that has cost him so much. For him, the Portal opens… But, at the same instant, his twin brother, Caramon, operates the magical time-traveling device. The fields of magic shift and collide. Caramon and the kender, Tasslehoff, are flung into an unexpected time and place where they make a horrifying discovery. And Raistlin enters the Abyss, prepared to face his most deadly challenge - Takhisis, Queen of Darkness.

Is Test of the Twins appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This fantasy adventure features magical combat and confrontation with dark powers, including violence typical of epic fantasy battles. Themes of sacrifice, moral ambiguity, and challenging evil deities are central.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teen fantasy fans will enjoy the high-stakes magical adventure featuring twin brothers facing darkness across time and dimensions.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasyDragonsTime Travel