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Shadowflight

Richard W. Abel (2004)

SubgenreSoft SF / Social SF
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

For millennia the Sentients, a race of god-like beings, have warred over the fate of the mortals of Jegathar. One of them has taken on the flesh in order to recover the Arms of Authority, arcane keys that can be used to access the Well of Making in order to alter creation's pattern. An entity known as the Walker is being used as a tool in this twisted scheme, invoking his dark gift to travel unseen through a lightless realm called the Everdark, parting the veils of time to rewrite history. That gift is called Shadowflight.

Tags

Metaphysical FictionPhilosophical SFTime Travel ThrillerMythology-Inspired

Is Shadowflight appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This metaphysical sci-fi explores cosmic beings manipulating history through an unwilling human tool. Expect moderate fantasy violence and complex themes about free will, identity, and divine manipulation, but 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 manipulation, mental manipulation, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens interested in mind-bending time travel stories and epic battles between god-like beings will find this exploration of cosmic power and human agency compelling.