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Synopsis
Guardians are sworn to protect the throne, but when ancient magic awakens, loyalty becomes a weapon-and betrayal a destiny. Bound by oath, divided by prophecy, two hearts find each other where trust is forbidden. Love grows in the shadow of power, fragile as secret and dangerous as a blade, forcing them to choose between the crown they must defend and the soul they cannot abandon.
Is Htemanyika appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Two guardian protectors fall in love while bound by duty to the throne, facing ancient magic and prophecy. Contains romantic tension, forbidden relationship themes, and moderate fantasy violence typical of political intrigue.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include forbidden relationship, betrayal, and power imbalance.
Who'll love this
Teens will love the forbidden romance between two sworn protectors caught between their duty to the crown and their feelings for each other.