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Violence
A lot
Military training violence and battle sequences throughout; deaths of characters including close ones; martial fantasy at substantial scale
Language
Barely any
Mild language throughout
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Moderate psychological depth: the nature of loyalty, faith, and what it means to serve a cause you begin to question are sustained themes
What this book is about
Vaelin Al Sorna was taken from his father at age ten to join the Sixth Order — a religious military society of warriors sworn to the Faith. Told in retrospect as Vaelin awaits an uncertain fate, Blood Song is the account of his brutal training, his deep bonds of brotherhood with his fellow initiates, and the wars and decisions that shaped him into the most feared warrior of his age. Anthony Ryan's debut (originally self-published) became one of fantasy's most beloved series starters, known for its emotional depth and compelling protagonist.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Military training violence and battle sequences throughout
Deaths of close characters with emotional weight
Religious warrior culture and its demands
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