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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
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Synopsis
Ryushi is a prisoner in the deadly Fane Aracq. His mind is under assault from the Scour's gripping powers, and it is only a matter of time before Princess Aurin knows all of Paraka's secrets. Ryushi's resistance to the Princess is weakening, but with each secret he divulges to her, a strategy of defeating his enemy takes shape in his mind.
Is Broken Sky #2 (Broken Sky) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
This book features a protagonist held captive and subjected to mental manipulation/mind control as enemies try to extract secrets. The psychological torture is age-appropriate for middle grade but intense, with themes of resistance and strategic thinking under duress.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, captivity, and mental manipulation.
Who'll love this
Readers will be on the edge of their seats as Ryushi battles to protect his secrets while trapped in a deadly prison, using his wits to turn the tables on his captors.