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Synopsis
Third book in the Viriconium sequence. The city is beset by a mysterious plague that affects the artists quarter and drains their vitality and hope. As artist Audsley King slowly dies from the plague, her friend Ashlyme tries to save her, and the result is at turns comic, tragic, and absurd. Much less fantastic in tone, it could be set in an alternate London. Published in the UK as "In Viriconium"; sequel to A Storm of Wings.
Is The Floating Gods appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
A literary dark fantasy about a mysterious plague affecting artists, with mature themes of death, despair, and existential dread. Contains mild violence and no sexual content, but emotionally heavy tone may be challenging.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and terminal illness (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy atmospheric, melancholic fantasy with philosophical themes and unconventional narrative structure will find this thought-provoking.