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Violence
A lot
War violence and the brutal aftermath of a kingdom's destruction; some graphic moments
Language
Some
Moderate adult language throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Sexual assault is referenced as part of the catastrophe that struck Lumatere; not depicted but clearly present
Substance Use
Barely any
None
Emotional Intensity
A lot
The accumulated grief of a displaced people and the psychological cost of exile
What this book is about
Finnikin of Lumatere has spent ten years in exile with his people, searching for a way to break the curse that sealed their kingdom. Melina Marchetta's YA fantasy is darker and more emotionally complex than most—it deals honestly with rape as part of war and trauma, and has one of the most satisfying conclusions in the genre.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Sexual assault referenced as part of the kingdom's destruction
Darker than typical YA fantasy
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