Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Protagonist archetypes
Synopsis
Princess Wisdom, who yearns for a life of adventure beyond the kingdom of Montagne, Tips, a soldier keeping his true life secret from his family, Fortitude, an orphaned maid who longs for Tips, and Magic the cat form an uneasy alliance as they try to save the kingdom from certain destruction. Told through diaries, memoirs, encyclopedia entries, letters, biographies, and a stage play.
Is Wisdom's Kiss appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Parents should know this middle grade fantasy features kingdom peril and adventure, told through creative mixed formats. Light on violence, with themes of loyalty, identity, and cross-class friendship suitable for ages 10 and up.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids will enjoy the multiple storytelling formats (diaries, letters, play scripts) and the quirky ensemble of characters trying to save their kingdom, including a talking cat.