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Violence
Some
Some fantasy violence and street-level danger
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of survival, justice, and finding a purpose beyond self-preservation
What this book is about
Young thief Skif has survived by his wits on the streets of Haven, the capital of Valdemar. When a fire destroys everything he has and he discovers that a human trafficking ring is behind it, Skif's quest for justice leads him toward something unexpected. Mercedes Lackey's prequel to the Heralds of Valdemar series develops the origin of a beloved secondary character with her characteristic warmth.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Human trafficking themes (plot element)
Street-level violence
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