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Synopsis
The first book in the Vows and Honor trilogy unites swordmaster and sorceress in a quest for revenge in this thrilling epic fantasy She was Tarma. Born to the Clan of the Hawk of the nomadic Shin’a’in people, she saw her entire clan slain by brigands. Vowing blood revenge upon the murderers, she became one of the sword-sworn, the most elite of all warriors. And trained in all the forms of death-dealing combat, she took to the road in search of her enemies. She was Kethry. Born to a noble house, sold into a hateful “marriage”, she fled life’s harshness for the sanctuary of the White Winds, a powerful school of sorcery. Becoming an adept, she pledged to use her talents for the greatest good. Yet unlike other sorcerers, Kethry could use worldly weapons as well as magical skills. And when she became the bearer of a uniquely magical sword that drew her to those in need, Kethry was led to a fateful meeting with Tarma. United by sword-spell and the will of the Goddess, Tarma and Kethry swore a blood oath to carry on their mutual fight against evil. And together, swordsmaster and sorceress set forth to fulfill their destiny….
Is The Oathbound appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This classic fantasy features strong violence including the massacre of an entire clan and ongoing combat sequences. Contains mature themes of forced marriage and revenge, with two traumatized women warriors bonding to fight evil.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include domestic violence, murder, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the fierce friendship between a warrior and sorceress who team up to fight injustice and honor their sworn oaths.