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Chimera

Sarah Stegall (2012)

SubgenreSoft SF / Social SF
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age14
Goodreads4.5

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceAnimal Harm

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / PartnersFish Out of Water

Synopsis

Sophia Abenezra arrives in the Arctic Circle searching for extreme forms of life -- and finds more than she expected. Her Inuit guide Nick Tonarak and his pet wolf guard an ancient family secret, one that will change her view of the world and the universe. Even as they are drawn to one another, an intruder from another world hunts them through the icy waste, seeking to end an ancient war.

Tags

Science Fiction RomanceAlien RomanceArctic ThrillerIndigenous Mythology

Is Chimera appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

A sci-fi romance set in the Arctic with moderate violence from an alien hunter and a developing romantic relationship between leads. Contains action sequences and mysterious ancient secrets.

What to know going in

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

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 will enjoy the blend of Arctic adventure, alien mystery, and budding romance as a scientist discovers secrets that change everything she knows.