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Violence
Some
Some military conflict and political violence in the post-Battle School world
Language
Barely any
Mild language in Card's SF register
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content between Bean and Petra
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The psychological weight of brilliant people trying to prevent catastrophe — and the moral costs of the choices required — gives the series its intellectual depth
What this book is about
The fourth Shadow series novel follows Bean and Petra as the Battle School graduates fight for geopolitical dominance in a post-war world. Card writes political SF with his characteristic ethical engagement; the military strategy and family drama are both central. Clean content appropriate for all ages.
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