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Synopsis
"The mad Shōgun Yoritomo has been assassinated by the Stormdancer Yukiko, and the threat of civil war looms over the Shima Imperium. The toxic blood lotus flower continues to ravage the land, the deadlands splitting wider by the day. The machine-worshippers of the Lotus Guild conspire to renew the nation's broken dynasty and crush the growing rebellion simultaneously--by endorsing a new Shōgun who desires nothing more than to see Yukiko dead"--Dust jacket flap.
Is Kinslayer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dark steampunk fantasy features political assassination, war, and a toxic lotus flower ravaging the land. Expect strong violence throughout as rebellion brews and various factions compete for power in a morally complex world.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, violence, and political violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love gritty fantasy with political intrigue, environmental themes, and a fierce heroine riding a storm dragon will find this sequel compelling.