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Violence
A lot
Graphic battle violence; slavery; deaths
Language
Some
Strong language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Brief romantic content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of justice, vengeance, and the value of the unvalued
What this book is about
Abercrombie's 2014 YA fantasy follows Yarvi, a prince with only one good hand who is thrust onto the throne, betrayed, and enslaved. Features violence, though somewhat less extreme than Abercrombie's adult work. For older teens and adults.
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Battle violence
Strong language
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