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Tiger Burning Bright

Marion Zimmer Bradley;Andre Norton;Mercedes Lackey (1995)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.86

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsResistance Cell

Synopsis

Abdicating when their realm is threatened by an all-conquering emperor, the three ruling women of Merina secretly plan a powerful counterattack that takes the form of deception, misdirection, and magic.

Is Tiger Burning Bright appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Three ruling women use magic, deception, and strategic planning to resist a conquering emperor. Contains moderate war-related violence and political intrigue without graphic content or sexual situations.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, war, and political violence.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens who love strategic fantasy with strong female leaders working together to outsmart an invading empire will appreciate the clever plotting.

Tags

Political FantasyFeminist FantasyMilitary Fantasy