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Violence
Some
Fantasy combat and danger
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
Social drinking in tavern and court settings
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Themes of destiny renewed and the impossibility of truly settling down
What this book is about
The first Malloreon novel continues Garion's story after The Belgariad's conclusion, introducing a new prophecy — and a new dark enemy — that requires another quest. Eddings's comfortable epic fantasy picks up with familiar characters in a new adventure, maintaining his warm, accessible style.
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