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Fugitive Prince

Janny Wurts (1997)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Doorstopper (600+))
SeriesThe Wars of Light and Shadow Arc III: Alliance of Light #1
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads3.94

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

The schism began with two half-brothers empowered to subdue a Mistwraith. In revenge it cursed them to a life of perpetual conflict. Each believes absolutely in his cause, and loathes the other for opposing it...Lysaer, Prince of the Light – a charismatic leader sworn to set humanity free from sorcerous oppression. He claims divine power to safeguard his people from an enemy he is convinced will destroy them.Arithon, Master of Shadow – a trained mage who wishes for nothing but to defuse war, and search out the vanished old races who hold the key to restore the world's shattered peace. When Koriani enchantresses join forces with Lysaer, new intrigues upset Arithon's hard-won autonomy. Faction is set against faction, heart against heart, and the scene is set for an explosive recurrence of war. The curse of the Mistwraith echoes eternal...

Is Fugitive Prince appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This epic fantasy features complex political intrigue, war, and violence inherent to large-scale conflict. The protagonist's struggle involves magical warfare and morally ambiguous choices between two cursed half-brothers locked in eternal opposition.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war, violence, and manipulation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the epic scope, intricate magic systems, and the tragic conflict between two powerful brothers each convinced of their righteous cause.

Tags

High FantasyMilitary FantasyPolitical Fantasy