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The Neon Court

Catherine Webb (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesMatthew Swift #3
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Vengeance-Driven

Synopsis

War is coming to London. A daimyo of the Neon Court is dead and all fingers point towards their ancient enemy - The Tribe. And when magicians go to war, everyone loses. But Matthew Swift has his own concerns. He has been summoned abruptly, body and soul, to a burning tower and to the dead body of Oda, warrior of The Order and known associate of Swift.

The Neon Court: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

Adult urban fantasy with strong magical violence, warfare between supernatural factions, murder, and morally complex situations. No sexual content or strong language but intense action and dark themes throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and death (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love dark, magical London settings with complex anti-heroes navigating supernatural gang wars will be hooked by Matthew Swift's world.

Tags

Urban FantasyDark FantasyMystery ThrillerContemporary Fantasy