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Synopsis
The king is dead, long live the king. Meet Pinch, a man of many titles: scoundrel, thief, criminal extraordinaire,... heir to the throne? Manferic III, Pinch's guardian and the former ruler of Ankhapur, has died without a direct heir. By ancient law, the crown will pass to the relative "chosen by the cup," a family relic, in a ceremony whereby the rightful heir is selected and pretenders and other rejected candidates meet their deaths. Pinch's outlaw days have prepared him for life on the mean streets... but is he ready for the dangers that lurk in courtly hallways, among royal relatives and dagger-bearing shadows?
Is King Pinch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This fantasy novel features a thief protagonist navigating court intrigue and deadly succession rituals. Contains moderate violence (assassination attempts, ceremonial deaths) and criminal activity, but no explicit sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following a street-smart thief forced to navigate deadly royal politics and claim an unexpected throne.