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The Court of the Air

Stephen Hunt (2008-06-10)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages604 (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesJackelian World #1
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceClass Struggle

Positive tags

AdventureFound FamilyFriendshipQuestComing of Age

Hero archetypes

OrphanFish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

OrphanStreet-Smart Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish out of Water

Tropes

Found FamilyFish out of WaterHidden IdentityQuestComing of AgeReluctant HeroAncient Evil ReturnsRebellionMentor FigurePolitical Intrigue

Themes

Class StruggleIdentitySurvivalPower and CorruptionSecretsComing of AgeFriendship

Synopsis

Targeted for their possession of a magical secret that has forced them into lives of hardship, street-wise Molly and sheltered Oliver find themselves on the run in the company of outlaws and spies who assist their efforts to counter ancient enemies of the state.

Is The Court of the Air appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Two young protagonists on the run face adventure, danger, and state intrigue in a steampunk-influenced fantasy world. Expect moderate action violence and complex political themes.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and class struggle.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the fast-paced adventure of two outcasts fleeing powerful enemies while uncovering magical secrets.

Tags

Steampunk FantasyPolitical FantasyAdventure FantasyGaslamp Fantasy