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Touchstone

Melanie Rawn (2012)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages368 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.43/5 (997)
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSelf-DiscoveryFriendshipHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

ArtistRebel / Revolutionary

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age ProtagonistOutcast / Loner

Tropes

Coming of AgeMagic AcademySoft Magic SystemFound FamilyTraining ArcHidden IdentityFish out of Water

Themes

Artistic ExpressionIdentityAmbitionMagic and PerformanceBelongingCreative TalentBreaking Tradition

Synopsis

Longing to develop his theatrical talents in a world where the fine arts incorporate spell-craft, Cayden, a rebellious descendant of multiple magical races, combines the powers of Merlin, Shakespeare, and John Lennon in an effort to become an honored artist.

Is Touchstone appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This fantasy novel explores artistic ambition in a world where theatrical performance incorporates magic. Suitable for teens with mild content and themes of self-discovery and creative development.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in theater, magic, and stories about artists finding their voice will enjoy this blend of performance and fantasy.

Tags

Magic System FantasyTheater FantasyComing of Age