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Synopsis
Raised by smart, language-using wolves, far from humans, then brought back to the court of Hawk Haven, young Firekeeper had to learn to cope with human society. Fortunately, for one raised amidst intelligent pack animals, the intrigues of humans are neither complex nor wholly unfamiliar. Now Melina Shield, the beautiful, unscrupulous, and thoroughly discredited sorceress whose power-hungry intrigues have already made so much trouble for Firekeeper, has once more used her power to cloud men's minds, and has induced the ruler of New Kelvin to marry her. This is bad news on a lot of fronts. It's particularly bad news for Firekeeper. Melina hasn't abandoned her schemes to gain power through the use of forbidden ancient sorcery. And the leaders of the royal beasts who watch over this world have given Firekeeper--and her intelligent wolf companion Blind Seer--the responsibility for stopping her.
Is The Dragon of Despair appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This fantasy novel features political intrigue, magical mind control, and a protagonist navigating between human and wolf societies. Violence is present but not graphic, with fantasy battles and confrontations typical of the genre.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include manipulation and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Firekeeper's unique wolf-raised perspective as she navigates court politics and battles a manipulative sorceress.