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Knife Sworn

Mazarkis Williams (2012)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesTower and Knife #2
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.55

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Torn between his love for two very different women including a Windreader princess and lowborn untouchable with whom he shares a unique bond, Cerana king Sarmin struggles to choose a royal assassin who will serve as a loyal defender of the throne.

Knife Sworn: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult epic fantasy contains strong political violence, court intrigue, and assassination themes. The romantic love triangle includes moderate sensuality and class-based power dynamics.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and political violence (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers will be drawn to the complex political machinations and the king's impossible choice between duty and love.

Tags

Political FantasyPalace IntrigueRomance Elements