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The lost sun

Tessa Gratton (2013)

SubgenreHistorical Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages334 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13+
Goodreads3.69/5 (2057)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersQuest

Synopsis

"In an alternate U.S.A. (the United States of Asgard), Soren Bearskin, the son of an infamous beserker, and Astrid Glyn, daughter of a renowned seer, embark on a road trip to find Baldur, the missing god whose absence has caused panic throughout the country."--

Is The lost sun appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Teens embark on a quest to find a missing Norse god in an alternate America where Norse mythology is real. Expect moderate fantasy violence tied to berserker heritage and mythological threats, with themes of living up to (or escaping) parental legacy.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, panic/anxiety, and parental legacy burden.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy this Norse mythology-infused road trip adventure with two compelling protagonists trying to save the world while dealing with their complicated family histories.

Tags

Mythology RetellingRoad TripAlternate HistoryUrban Fantasy