age 13+ Dark, enchanting, violent tale of faery-killing teen girl. Parents need to know that The Falconer is about a teenage girl who kills faeries to protect the human race. The book is chock-full of hand-to-hand battle scenes and killing. Those injured in combat mend quickly due to magical healing potions, and faeries disappear once killed. Although the violence is set against a fantastical backdrop, the overall tone of the book may be too dark for younger readers.