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The Native Star

M. K. Hobson (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages400 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.56/5 (3680)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Violence

Positive tags

AdventureHumorSlow BurnFound Family

Hero archetypes

Warlock / Pact-BoundFish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Witch / MageWorking-Class HeroineFish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Tropes

Ancient ArtifactQuestFish out of WaterSlow BurnRoad TripReluctant HeroUrban FantasyForbidden Magic

Themes

Magic and TechnologySocial ClassSurvivalTrustPower and CorruptionAmerican Frontier

Synopsis

In 1876, witch Emily Edwards is forced to run for her life when an enchanted artifact falls into her possession, and she teams up with a warlock from New York City to unlock the secret of the mysterious artifact.

Is The Native Star appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This historical fantasy set in 1876 America features magic, witchcraft, and adventure with moderate action violence and a developing romance. Some peril and conflict as characters flee danger, but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the witty banter, Wild West meets magic setting, and the adventure as a witch and warlock race across America to solve a magical mystery.

Tags

Historical FantasyGaslamp FantasyAlternate HistorySteampunkWestern