In a land recovering from war, a young woman named Quintana must navigate political intrigue and uncover secrets to save her people.
Author
Melina Marchetta
11 books in the catalog
Melina Marchetta has 11 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly epic fantasy, coming of age and political intrigue. The titles we've reviewed span 2009 to 2013.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 14–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Recurring virtues across Melina Marchetta's work include courage and love. Content concerns tend to be mild across the titles we've reviewed.
A young woman, trained as an assassin, must protect her kingdom and confront her past in a world of political intrigue and war.
Froi is a young man living in a harsh world who is thrust into a dangerous political landscape and must make difficult choices.
The lives of six teenagers at Jellicoe School are intertwined by secrets, past traumas, and a search for belonging.
Finnikin, a young man from a kingdom under siege, embarks on a quest to find a legendary king and save his people from tyranny.
A teenage girl navigates the complexities of friendship, family, and her own identity as she deals with her mother's mental illness.
Finn struggles with his identity and family expectations after a traumatic event.
In the kingdom of Lumatere, a young prince named Finnikin must navigate political intrigue and uncover the truth about his past to save his people.
Josephine Alibrandi, an Italian-Australian teenager, navigates the challenges of adolescence, family expectations, and social pressures in her Sydney high school.
Froi is a young boy living in a kingdom torn by war and political intrigue.
Orphaned teenagers living in a remote boarding school are drawn into a mystery involving their pasts and the secrets of the school's founder.
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