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Das Steinerne Licht
409 pages
A shadowy, mythic adventure where ancient magic and desperate resistance collide in a fantastical 18th-century Venice.
What it feels like
Plunging readers into a shadowy, magical vision of eighteenth-century Venice, this briskly paced fantasy adventure pulses with urgency and mythic wonder. The atmosphere is thick with tension, balancing the grim reality of an invading army with the surreal, dark magic of underworld journeys and ancient sphinxes. It feels both epic and deeply personal, following young orphans thrust into a desperate resistance. The narrative moves swiftly, carrying a tone of earnest bravery as the characters navigate treacherous alliances and mystical realms like Hell itself. Perfect for readers who love their historical fantasy laced with dark, imaginative mythology, this book offers a gripping, atmospheric escape where mirrors hold secrets and courage is the only defense against overwhelming darkness.
- Mood
- shadowy
- mythic
- atmospheric
- tense
- Tone
- adventurous
- urgent
- earnest
- imaginative
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- courage against invasion · underground resistance · mythological alliances · the burden of destiny
- The writing
- Accessible and action-oriented, weaving historical atmosphere with dark, fantastical imagery.
- The arc
- Moves from desperate resistance against overwhelming odds to a daring, mythic quest for salvation.
- Who it's for
- Young readers and fantasy lovers who crave atmospheric, high-stakes adventures blending history with dark mythology.
Content notes
- war and invasion
- underworld imagery
- orphanhood
About the book
While Merle and the Flowing Queen travel to Hell to enlist Lord Light's help in Venice's fight against the invading Egyptian army, Serafin joins a resistance group that is led by an ancient sphinx.
Description from Open Library.
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