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Synopsis
Psionic Seduction... Jedra lives in the streets, Kayan in the temple. When misfortune throws them together, they discover psionic power greater than almost any other on Athas, a power potent enough to destroy whole cities. When the force proves too strong for them to control, they search for a mentor to help them harness their wild talent and use it for the good of their ravaged world. the harsh environment conspires against them at every step, but so do their divergent backgrounds. Can a bond forged by necessity survive the cruelty of Athasian society, the savagery of the gladiatorial arena, or the simple test of time?
Is The Darkness Before the Dawn appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult fantasy novel set in a brutal desert world features gladiatorial violence, psionic powers that can destroy cities, and themes of class struggle. Romance develops between the leads but remains relatively mild.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, violence, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love post-apocalyptic worlds and stories about characters discovering extraordinary psychic powers will be drawn to this unlikely partnership.