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Synopsis
"In this third book of the Sundering series kicked off by R.A. Salvatore and the dark elf Drizzt, SCRIBE award-winning author Erin M. Evans thrusts her signature character Farideh into a maelstrom of devilish politics and magical intrigue that will have far-reaching implications for the future of the Forgotten Realms. As the chaos of the Sundering rages around her, young warlock Farideh faces a more personal turmoil wrought by a deal she made with a devil years ago. Hoping to protect her twin sister, she leaves everything she holds dear to assist a wizard in a scheme that pits the devils of the Nine Hells against the gods above. But when Farideh casts the spell to enter the wizard's remote mountaintop fortress, she picks up a stowaway--a Harper agent named Dahl who isn't so inclined to follow devilish demands. Dahl attempts to escape only to run into a village of odd people, lurking behind an impenetrable wall. Forced to gaze into the villagers' souls, Farideh points out the ones who seem different, only to watch as the wizard's guard carts them off to fates unknown. Are these villagers or prisoners? Are they blessed or doomed by the gods? As the wizard's guessing game proves more and more diabolical, Farideh resolves to unravel his secrets--even if it means she'll lose her own soul to the Nine Hells"--
Is The adversary appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A warlock protagonist makes dangerous deals with devils in a world of magical intrigue and divine conflict. Contains moderate fantasy violence, devilish manipulation, and morally complex situations involving soul bargains and forced choices.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, deception, and soul bargains (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love complex fantasy worlds with magic, devils, and a heroine navigating impossible choices will find this gripping.