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The Lady of the Sorrows

Cecilia Dart-Thornton (2002)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesThe Bitterbynde #2
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.85

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceDeathStalking

Protagonist archetypes

Cursed ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Synopsis

Imthien, who has faced a realm of faery folk and other creatures to get the help of healer Maeve One-Eye, journeys to the king-emperor to share the information gleaned from the healer, but discovers that she is being stalked by dangerous forces who want her dead.

Is The Lady of the Sorrows appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Fantasy adventure with moderate peril and violence as the protagonist faces dangerous supernatural forces hunting her. Contains mythological creatures and action sequences typical of adult high fantasy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and stalking.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the mysterious heroine's dangerous journey through a magical realm filled with faery folk while being hunted by sinister enemies.

Tags

Quest FantasyFae FantasyJourney Narrative