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Synopsis
Expelled from school, betrayed by her best friend, and virtually ignored by her widowed father, Beth Bradley is introduced to the magic and wonder of a hidden London by Filius Viae, then helps him protect it from Reach, a malign god of demolition who wants to claim the skyscraper throne for himself.
Is The city's son appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This urban fantasy features a troubled teen discovering a hidden magical London while fighting a destructive god. Expect strong fantasy violence, themes of abandonment and grief, and moderate language.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death of parent, grief, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be captivated by the hidden magical London and the outcast heroine fighting alongside supernatural allies against a god of destruction.