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Synopsis
The war with the Wasp Empire has ended in a bitter stalemate, and Collegium has nothing to show for it but wounded veterans. Cheerwell Maker finds herself crippled in ways no doctor can mend, haunted by ghosts of the past that she cannot appease, seeking for meaning in a city that no longer seems like home.
Is The scarab path appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This fantasy novel deals with the aftermath of war, including PTSD, psychological trauma, and the violent consequences of prolonged conflict. Violence is present and characteristic of adult epic fantasy.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Readers who love epic fantasy with complex politics and realistic portrayals of how war changes people will find this compelling.