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Synopsis
Young Fitz, the illegitimate son of the noble Prince Chivalry, is ignored by all royalty except the devious King Shrewd, who has had him tutored him in the dark arts of the assassin. He has barely survived his first, soul-shattering mission, and returns to the court where he is thrown headfirst into the tumult of royal life. With the King near death, and Fitz's only ally off on a seemingly hopeless quest, the throne itself is threatened. Meanwhile, the treacherous Red Ship Raiders have renewed their attacks on the Six Duchies, slaughtering the inhabitants of entire seaside towns. In this time of great peril, it soon becomes clear that the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz's hands--and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.From the Paperback edition.
Is Asesino Real appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy contains strong violence including assassinations and warfare, emotionally complex themes of loyalty and sacrifice, and depicts the training and missions of a young royal assassin. The protagonist faces abuse and moral dilemmas throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, emotional abuse, death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love complex fantasy worlds with political intrigue and morally gray protagonists will be drawn into Fitz's dangerous coming-of-age journey as a royal assassin.