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Young Adult · 2009 · PG-13

Emperor Mage

by Tamora Pierce

Daine travels to Carthak on a peace mission—and discovers the Emperor's magic is doing something terrible.

Daine must confront a powerful leader in this third book of the Immortals series, featuring an updated cover for longtime fans and fresh converts alike, and including an all-new afterword from Tamora Pierce. When Daine is sent to Carthak as part of a Tortallan peace delegation, she finds herself in the middle of a sticky political situation. She doesn’t like the Carthaki practice of keeping slaves, but it’s not her place to say anything—she’s only there to heal the emperor’s birds. Her worries only expand once she learns that her own power has grown in a dark and mysterious way. As the peace t

For14+GenreYoung AdultLength292 pagesRead time~8.1 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

A lot

Significant violence at the Emperor's court; the ending involves mass death

Language

Barely any

Mild language

Sexual Content

None

Age-appropriate; Daine's feelings for Numair remain sublimated

Substance Use

None

No substance use

Emotional Intensity

Some

Moral horror of a corrupt court; Daine's power overwhelming her; grief

What this book is about

Daine accompanies Numair and the Tortall delegation to Carthak for peace negotiations. The Emperor Ozorne has a disturbing relationship with his birds that Daine can feel. Emperor Mage is the darkest of the Immortals quartet, with a catastrophic ending and Daine's power finally revealed.

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Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Violence including mass death at climax

Darkest book in the quartet

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