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The Tailor

Leigh Bardugo (2013)

SubgenreParanormal Romance
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SettingParanormal/Fantasy World
CSM age14

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Hero archetypes

Outcast / Loner

Heroine archetypes

Cursed Heroine

Synopsis

***The Tailor*** is a short story that takes place during ***Shadow and Bone***. The novella is told from Genya's point of view in first person and provides extra insight into her character, as well as an extra look into the events at the Little Palace.

Tags

FantasyCompanion NovellaCharacter Study

Is The Tailor appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 14 and up.

This companion novella to Shadow and Bone explores a secondary character's traumatic backstory involving emotional abuse and power imbalance at court. Contains fantasy violence and manipulation themes appropriate for mature teens.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include abuse, emotional abuse, and power imbalance (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teen readers who love the Grishaverse will appreciate this deeper dive into Genya's perspective and her life at the Little Palace.