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Whirl

Emma Raveling (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesOndine Quartet (Emma Raveling) #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.89
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWar

Positive tags

Coming Of AgeFound FamilyStrong Female Lead

Heroine archetypes

Strong HeroineComing-Of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-Of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneAncient Evil ReturnsWarElemental MagicHidden HeritageYA Urban FantasySecret SocietyTraining Arc

Themes

Coming Of AgeIdentityWarBalanceDestinyElemental Powers

Synopsis

Seventeen-year-old Kendra Irisavie is an ondine, a water elemental caught in the middle of an ancient war. The Aquidae are immortal dark demons who will stop at nothing to destroy the fragile balance of the Elemental world.

Is Whirl appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA fantasy features a teenage water elemental heroine caught in an ancient supernatural war. Expect moderate fantasy violence, dark demon antagonists, and coming-of-age themes without graphic content.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and war.

Who'll love this

Teens will connect with Kendra's journey of discovering her elemental powers while navigating an ancient war between supernatural forces.

Tags

Urban FantasyParanormalElemental Magic