Content levels
Trigger warnings
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
This is the story of Corlath, golden-eyed king of the Free Hillfolk, son of the sons of the Lady Aerin. And this is the story of Harry Crewe, the Homelander orphan girl who became Harimad-sol, King's Rider, and heir to the Blue Sword, Gonturan, that no woman had wielded since the Lady Aerin herself bore it into battle. And this is the song of the kelar of the Hillfolk, the magic of the blood, the weaver of destinies... --back cover
Is The Blue Sword appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Classic coming-of-age fantasy with battle scenes involving swords and magic, but no graphic violence or mature content. Themes of destiny, cultural identity, and finding where you belong.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, war, and violence.
Who'll love this
An orphan girl discovers she has magical powers and becomes a legendary sword-wielding warrior for a desert kingdom.