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Legacy of Kings

Celia Friedman (2011)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age16
Goodreads4.02

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

MurderViolenceDeath

Synopsis

The young peasant woman Kamala has proven strong and determined enough to claim the most powerful Magister sorcery for herself-but now the Magisters hunt her for killing one of their own. Her only hope of survival lies in the northern Protectorates, where spells are warped by a curse called the Wrath that even the Magisters fear.

Is Legacy of Kings appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This adult fantasy features a fugitive female mage fleeing deadly persecution after killing to claim forbidden power. Expect significant magical violence, moral complexity, and life-threatening pursuit with consequences.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the determined peasant woman who claims forbidden magic and must survive being hunted by powerful sorcerers.

Tags

Dark FantasySword and SorceryEpic Fantasy