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The Wizard at Home

Rick Shelley (1995)

SubgenreMilitary Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Seven Towers #2
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.88

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Synopsis

When the battle of the medieval English village of Mecq claims the life of the Wizard Silvas's beloved goddess, Carillia, Silvas receives one final gift-her godhood. But it is hard for him to forget that gods, demons, and mortals are all equal in their doom at Merc, and that his private domain can be besieged by vengeful forces far more ancient than his own magic.

Is The Wizard at Home appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

Parents should know this military fantasy contains significant combat violence and battle scenes set during a medieval siege. The protagonist deals with the traumatic death of his beloved and receives godhood, exploring mature themes of grief, mortality, and divine power.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death of a loved one, death, and grief (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy epic fantasy with magical warfare and stories about wizards gaining divine power will find this engaging.

Tags

Epic FantasyGrimdarkSword and SorceryDark Fantasy