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The Kinslayer Wars

Douglas Niles (1991)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragonlance: The Elven Nations Trilogy #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.85

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Synopsis

The leader of the Wildrunners, Kith-Kanan, commits the ultimate heresy and falls in love with a human of intriguing background. His twin brother, the firstborn ruler of all Silvanesti elves, Sithas, declares war on the Ergothians, and Kith-Kanan must choose sides. Noble, he fights alongside his proud race in the terrible Kinslayer Wars. But when the historic Swordsheath Scroll is signed, Kith-Kanan and his followers are forced into a tragic exile.

Is The Kinslayer Wars appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book contains war violence with battle scenes and casualties, plus themes of forbidden interracial romance and forced exile. The violence is present but not graphically detailed, consistent with classic high fantasy adventure.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and exile (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the forbidden romance and the difficult choice between love, family, and duty set against an epic elven war.

Tags

High FantasyPolitical FantasyWar Story