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The Horsemen's Gambit

David B. Coe (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBlood of the Southlands #2
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

With the magical Qirsi people weakened by the decimation of the plague, their unmagical enemies see an opportunity to defeat them and take back lands lost in an ancient war in this exciting sequel to the epic fantasy "The Sorcerers' Plague."

Is The Horsemen's Gambit appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This adult fantasy sequel contains war-driven violence, genocide themes, and the aftermath of magical plague decimating a population. Enemies exploit this weakness in conquest warfare with resulting casualties and political brutality.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and war (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love epic fantasy with complex political conflicts and magical warfare will find high-stakes tension as a weakened magical people face existential threat.

Tags

Epic FantasyMilitary FantasyPolitical Fantasy