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The Medusa Amulet

Robert Masello (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.95

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

Violence

Hero archetypes

Scholar / Academic

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Dante expert David Franco tracks down the whereabouts of a mirror bearing an image of the legendary Medusa which was possibly crafted by Renaissance artist Benvenuto Cellini. But David will need help if he is to find the clues scattered through art and history to the mirror's current location. And there are others who have heard of the mirror's powers, and they will stop at nothing to find it.

Is The Medusa Amulet appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this adult thriller combines Renaissance history with fantasy elements and features pursuit violence as multiple parties race to find a legendary magical mirror with deadly powers.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence.

Who'll love this

Teens who love The Da Vinci Code-style art mysteries with supernatural twists will enjoy this hunt through history for a legendary artifact.

Tags

Historical FantasyThrillerArt MysteryContemporary Fantasy