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Synopsis
Epic high fantasy this good comes along only once in a while! Standing with the best of the field, Sean Russell's Swans' War series has enchanted readers and critics alike with its fascinating tale of good and evil, romance and violence, magic and mystery.After years of bitter enmity, the battle for power between the Renne and the Wills families has reached a fever point. Fleeing a forced marriage, young Elise Wills has made a desperate bargain with a dark river spirit to save her own life. It is left to the wanderer Alaan, together with a band of brave companions, to find Elise -- even as the dark knight Hafydd hunts Alaan for the secrets he possesses. But if Alaan cannot free Elise, the entire kingdom will be consumed in a bloody war between unquiet ghosts.
Is The Isle of Battle appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features intense battle violence, family warfare, and dark magical bargains with spirits. The forced marriage premise and references to 'unquiet ghosts' and bloody war suggest mature conflict suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and forced marriage (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love sweeping fantasy quests with high stakes battles, complex family rivalries, and characters fighting to save a kingdom will be riveted.