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A Spark of White Fire

Sangu Mandanna (2018-09-11)

Subgenre
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages292 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

BetrayalExilePower ImbalancePolitical Violence

Positive tags

QuestRedemption ArcFound FamilyAdventure

Hero archetypes

Exiled PrinceLost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyExile

Heroine archetypes

Cursed Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsCursed Protagonist

Tropes

Space OperaPlanetary RomanceLost ColonyInterstellar PoliticsGalactic EmpireReluctant HeroMorally Gray ProtagonistFound Family

Themes

Coming of AgeDestiny and Free WillFamily and BetrayalIdentityPolitical IntriguePowerRevenge

Synopsis

In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back.

Tags

Mythology RetellingSpace FantasyIndian Mythology-InspiredEpic Fantasy

Is A Spark of White Fire appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This YA space opera features palace intrigue, political betrayal, and kingdom-scale conflicts with moderate fantasy violence. No sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include betrayal, exile, and power imbalance (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will love this sweeping space fantasy of exiled royals, stolen thrones, and gods playing with mortal destinies.