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Violence
A lot
Battles, assassinations, and political violence; some deaths
Language
Barely any
Mild language throughout
Sexual Content
Some
Romantic tension; some intimate moments, not explicit
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Identity built around self-sacrifice, duty versus friendship, betrayal and trust
What this book is about
Kellian has spent his whole life as the royal decoy — a boy selected to resemble the crown prince and die in his place if an assassin strikes. When Kellian and Prince Conor become genuine friends, each is pulled into a conspiracy that threatens the magical, Venice-inspired city of Castelana. Cassandra Clare builds a new world from scratch: political intrigue, thieves' guilds, forbidden magic, and two young men who must decide what they owe each other.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
fantasy violence and assassination attempts
themes of expendability and self-worth
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