Content levels
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Hero archetypes
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Synopsis
On the run for years after a devastating betrayal, short-statured former Jhereg captain, Vlad Taltos, secretly returns to his imperial city home to find that the rackets he once commanded are under the control of a mysterious cabal of women.
Is Dzur appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Features an assassin protagonist navigating organized crime with on-page violence and criminal activity. Strong thematic elements of betrayal and moral ambiguity appropriate for mature readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and organized crime (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy clever antiheroes and fantasy crime stories will appreciate Vlad's dangerous return to a city where he's wanted.