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The Two Pearls of Wisdom

Alison Goodman, alison-goodman, Alison Goodman (2008)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages560 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.96/5 (62941)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

DeceptionGender Identity IssuesViolenceAbleism

Positive tags

Coming of AgeFound FamilyHigh AngstSelf-DiscoveryRedemption Arc

Heroine archetypes

Hidden IdentityReluctant HeroineChosen One Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Hidden IdentityChosen OneDragon CompanionForbidden MagicPolitical IntrigueCourt IntrigueFish out of WaterMentor FigureNon-Western SettingTraining Arc

Themes

Gender IdentityDeception and SecrecyPower and CorruptionSelf-DiscoveryDestiny vs Free WillClass and Social HierarchyComing of Age

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Eon, aspiring apprentice to the zodiacal Rat Dragon, is playing a dangerous game: he is actually Eona, 16 years old and a girl.

Tags

Asian-Inspired FantasyGender-BendingDragon MagicCross-Dressing