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Synopsis
Erix, the former slave girl, and Halloran, the legionnaire, flee from the waves of catastrophe sweeping Maztica. The God of War feasts upon chaos while the desperate lovers strive to escape from enemies on all sides. Finally each is forced into a choice of historical proportions and deeply personal emotion. The gods themselves awaken, and the destruction of the fabulously wealthy continent of Maztica looms on the horizon. Yet Erix bears with her a desperate secret, and with that secret comes the lone hope that Maztica can survive.
Is Viperhand appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features war violence, slave/colonial themes, and romantic tension between the leads. The Maztica trilogy depicts the Aztec-inspired continent facing conquest, with on-page battle violence and cultural destruction themes appropriate for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, captivity, and mass death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic fantasy quests with romance will enjoy following the desperate flight of former slave Erix and soldier Halloran through a continent at war.