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Violence
Some
Fantasy violence including battles, assassination attempts, and a witch's cruelty
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Some
A non-explicit sex scene; romantic relationship between leads
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Barely any
Gentle fairy-tale themes with some adult content
What this book is about
Young Tristran Thorn promises a girl he loves that he'll bring her a fallen star, leading him across the wall into the magical kingdom of Stormhold. There he discovers the star is a young woman named Yvaine, and both are being hunted by witches and princes. Gaiman's fairy tale novel is romantic, witty, and occasionally dark — the book behind the beloved film.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Brief non-explicit sexual content
Fantasy violence and death
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