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Winter's Heart

Robert Jordan (2000)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages668 (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesBook #
SettingSecondary World
CSM age14
Goodreads3.97/5 (156930)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarDeath

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsEnsemble Cast

Synopsis

After locating Masema Dagar, the Prophet of the Dragon, on Rand's behalf, Perrin Aybara returns to his encampment to discover his wife Faile has been abducted by the Shaido Aiel. Determined to reclaim her, Perrin forgoes his mission, risking his army in pursuit of a dangerous and unpredictable enemy. Wounded and trapped in the Seanchan-occupied city of Ebou Dar, Mat Cauthon is awaiting an opportunity to leave. But he is not the only one in hiding. Three Aes Sedai are desperate to escape. As Mat seeks a way to smuggle them all out of the city, he encounters his own prophesized fate when he meets the Daughter of the Nine Moons. Rand himself is on a mission of vengeance. He has tracked the traitorous Asha'man who tried to kill him to Far Madding. It is a city where no one is capable of channeling the One Power, leaving Rand vulnerable to those who would stop at nothing to destroy the Dragon Reborn... Since its debut in 1990, The Wheel of Time by Robert Jordan has captivated millions of readers around the globe with its scope, originality, and compelling characters. The last six books in series were all instant #1 New York Times bestsellers, and The Eye of the World was named one of America's best-loved novels by PBS's The Great American Read.

Is Winter's Heart appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This ninth installment in the Wheel of Time series features sustained battle sequences, fantasy violence with consequences, and complex political intrigue. Romantic elements remain understated with minimal physical intimacy.

What to know going in

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

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 love massive epic fantasy worlds with intricate magic systems and sprawling storylines will appreciate this continuation of the saga.

Tags

Epic FantasyHigh FantasySeries Fiction