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The Fall of Atlantis

Marion Zimmer Bradley (1987)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.77

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Synopsis

"A wounded Atlantean prince, a deadly battle between Dark & Light and two sisters Deoris and Domaris whose lives are changed utterly by the magic involved. On one side stand the Priests of the White Robe, guardians of powerful natural forces which could threaten the world if misused. Ranged against them are the Black Robes, sorcerers who secretly practice their dark arts in the labyrinthine caves beneath the very Temple of Light itself"--

Is The Fall of Atlantis appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This epic fantasy retelling of Atlantis's fall contains moderate fantasy violence including magical battles and warfare, mature themes about power and corruption, and likely some romantic content typical of adult fantasy. The complex moral ambiguity and temple politics make it best suited for mature teens and adults.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and dark magic (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic fantasy with strong female characters, magical intrigue, and the mystery of ancient civilizations will be captivated by this tale of two sisters caught between light and dark magic.

Tags

Mythological FantasyHistorical FantasyFeminist FantasyTemple Drama