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Synopsis
A great fantasy read, by Steven Brust. Set in the same universe as his Vlad Taltos series with a very different tone. Brust describes the book as "a blatant ripoff of The Three Musketeers."(see Wikipedia for details and citations on this book). The first in a five book series called The Khaavren Romances.
Is The phoenix guards appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this is a swashbuckling fantasy adventure in the style of The Three Musketeers with sword fights, duels, and court intrigue. Violence is present but not graphic, and romance is minimal.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the adventure, humor, and camaraderie of a group of young guards navigating court politics and defending their honor.