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The Chosen Ones need Elyon's grace to face their greatest threat, but Darsal is torn between trying to love the Horde as Elyon asked her to and her first mission. The plot contains graphic violence, including torture. The coauthor is Kaci Hill. Book #6
Quick Summary
If your kid's already into the Chosen Ones series, "Elyon" delivers that epic showdown you've been waiting for Darsal faces some seriously tough moral choices about forgiveness and loyalty that feel real and messy, not preachy. The action ramps up big time here, but fair warning: there's graphic violence and torture that might be intense for younger middle graders, so it's probably better for older MG+ readers who can handle darker stakes. What makes this one stick is that it isn't just about good guys beating bad guys there's real heart in the questions it asks about whether love can win even when everything feels hopeless. Fans of high-stakes fantasy adventures with complex characters will fly through it, especially if they loved "The Chronicles of Narnia" or books where the protagonists have to grow up fast. The Kaci Hill collaboration adds fresh energy, and while it's the sixth book, the story stands on its own enough that older readers can jump in and catch up. Basically, if your kid wants something that takes them seriously and doesn't shy away from hard questions, this one's a solid pick just maybe preview it first if your reader is on the sensitive side.