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Synopsis
"Margaret Weis, the bestselling author of many epic adventure fantasies, is at her best in The Seventh Sigil. Five hundred years ago, a clan of rebels was banished to the bottom of the world; ever since, these Bottom Dwellers have sought revenge, and now they are waging all-out war on the rest of humanity, those who live Above. Their deadly "contramagic" beams destroy buildings and attack naval airships, and their magical drumming brings terrible storms and disrupts the magic of the people and dragons Above. The attack of their full contramagic power will create a magical armageddon. In an effort to prevent further death, the reunited Dragon Brigade will take the fight to the Bottom. But strength of arms alone will not be enough to conquer their foe. As the Bottom Dwellers' blood magic eats away at the world, those Above realize their only possible defense lies in the heretical secrets of contramagic. Loyal priests must decide whether to protect the Church, or risk its destruction in pursuit of the truth. Only the Dragon Brigade can keep the world from plunging into an endless dark age. Their epic battle will test the mettle of those thrown into the breach, and determine the fate of this magical world"--
Is The Seventh Sigil appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this epic fantasy contains large-scale war violence including magical attacks, destroyed cities, and numerous casualties. Religious themes involve priests questioning church doctrine. No sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the epic dragon-rider military brigade facing off against an ancient enemy in a steampunk-infused magical world with airships and high-stakes battles.