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Tides of Blood

Richard A. Knaak (2004)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDragonlance: The Minotaur Wars #2
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.03
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolencePolitical ViolenceWarDeathPower Imbalance

Positive tags

AdventureQuestHigh Angst

Heroine archetypes

High Priestess

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastUsurper

Tropes

Political IntrigueWarRebellionCourt IntrigueEmpireGrimdarkUsurper Takes ThroneNon-Human Protagonist

Themes

Power and CorruptionWar and ConflictDestinyPolitical UpheavalAmbitionReligious Power

Synopsis

Continues the adventures and exploits of the minotaurs as they become caught up in the chaos, fallout, and changing destinies that result from the War of Souls when the usurper Hotak and his wife, high priestess Nephera, seize control.

Is Tides of Blood appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This Dragonlance novel features minotaur characters caught in violent political upheaval and war with strong combat violence, death, and themes of political corruption and religious manipulation.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and political violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Fans of epic fantasy with non-human protagonists will enjoy this war-torn story of political scheming and destiny.

Tags

Military FantasyDark FantasySword and Sorcery