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Synopsis
The Spellsong War, the second book in New York Times bestselling author L. E. Modesitt, Jr.'s epic fantasy series the Spellsong Cycle about a singer and music instructor at Iowa State University who gets far more than she expected when she is magically transported to the world of Erde. Anna Marshal is regent of the kingdom of Defalk only a few months after a sorcerer pulled her from her boring life as a music instructor. Her power and abilities saved Defalk from invasion, and now she must defend it against the greedy rulers of neighboring kingdoms who see an opportunity.
Is The Spellsong War appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features war and political conflict with battle violence. The protagonist is an adult woman thrust into leadership defending her kingdom from invasion and greedy neighboring rulers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following a music teacher transported to a fantasy world where she must use her magical abilities to defend a kingdom from war.