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Violence
Some
Some heist violence and magical combat; a significant character death carries emotional weight
Language
Barely any
Mild language appropriate for YA
Sexual Content
Barely any
Minimal romantic content in this first installment
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Grief, loss of identity, and the psychological cost of moral compromise in service of a goal are present throughout
What this book is about
Roshani Chokshi's YA fantasy is set in an alternate 1889 Paris where secret societies guard powerful artifacts called Forged objects. Séverin Montagnet-Alarie assembles a diverse team to steal a legendary artifact and reclaim his inheritance. The novel blends heist mechanics, gorgeous period atmosphere, and a found-family ensemble. The tone is stylish and dark — characters carry real grief and trauma — but the action and banter keep things moving. Some violence in the heist and magical conflict register.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Significant character death
Themes of loss and identity
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