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Wheel of the infinite

Martha Wells (2000)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages370 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads3.93/5 (3441)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Maskelle is the voice of the adversary, but the adversary appears to have abandoned her many years ago after sending her a false vision. Now she has been asked to return to the capital in order to repair the 100 year rite that has been damaged. The consequences to her world and the adversary, if she fails, will be earth shattering (hah!).

Is Wheel of the infinite appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

A mature fantasy exploring religious themes, featuring a disgraced priestess summoning courage to prevent cosmic catastrophe. Moderate fantasy violence and complex theological concepts.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abandonment and religious trauma.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 14+

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

Who'll love this

Teens who enjoy character-driven fantasy with complex protagonists and world-ending stakes will find this compelling.

Tags

Religious FantasyEpic FantasyMythological FantasyCharacter-Driven