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Cover of The Chimes of Alyafaleyn

The Chimes of Alyafaleyn

Grace Chetwin (1993)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.05
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

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Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipSelf-DiscoveryHopeful Ending

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersChosen OneOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Chosen OneMagic AcademyComing of AgeSoft Magic SystemFish out of WaterDuo ProtagonistsSpecial Powers

Themes

IdentityBelongingPower and ResponsibilityHarmony vs DiscordAcceptanceDifference as Strength

Synopsis

Into Alyafaleyn, where harmony is kept by the chimes called heynim that people draw to them through the air, are born two special people--Tamborel, who cannot attract heynim, and Caidrun, who has great power over them.

Tags

Magical RealismCharacter-DrivenWorld-Building Focused