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Synopsis
Now on the cusp of manhood, Finnikin, who was a child when the royal family of Lumatere was brutally murdered and replaced by an imposter, reluctantly joins forces with an enigmatic young novice and fellow-exile, who claims that her dark dreams will lead them to a surviving royal child and a way to regain the throne of Lumatere.
Is Finnikin of the rock appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Contains references to brutal royal murders and violence related to war and exile, though not graphically detailed. Themes of loss, trauma, and political upheaval are central. Appropriate for mature middle grade and YA readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death of parent, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
An epic quest to restore a lost kingdom with prophecy, mystery, and a reluctant hero learning to hope again.