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The Virgin

Susan Coon (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesLiving Planet #3
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Synopsis

From the back cover: STELLAR CHAMPION At his birth, Stefen was promised to the Virgin to be her Champion. Raised by the cat-like fenwapters, he learned to survive in the brutal jungle and to communicate with the deadly creatures that roamed it. But nothing had prepared Stefen for the agony of a direct meeting with the Virgin. For she was not alone, and Stefen could never have known the awesome identity of her lover -- nor the incredible power he possessed.

Is The Virgin appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This 1980s science fantasy contains jungle survival action, communication with deadly creatures, and an encounter with a divine figure described as 'the Virgin' who has a lover of 'awesome identity' and 'incredible power,' suggesting mature themes and possible sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include on-page sex and power imbalance.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in survival stories with exotic alien creatures and chosen-one narratives will find Stefen's jungle training and destined meeting compelling.

Tags

Planetary RomanceAdventure FantasyLost World