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Synopsis
As unwanted, rebellious boys, they found refuge in Ironhall. . .Years later they emerged as the finest swordsmen in the realm--The Kings BladesOnce bound, a Blade's life is no longer his own. Only death can break the gilded chain of enchantment that binds the bodyguard to the man he is sworn to defend. And never in living memory has a candidate refused the honor of serving his king. . .until now.Young Wasp never intended to be a rebel. Yet, at the sacred ceremony of binding, he follows the lead of his friend Raider, and together they spurn the wishes of King Ambrose himself. Now Raider and Wasp are outlaws hunted by the very Blades whose ranks they were a breath away from entering, and joined together by a destiny that binds them more securely than any knot tradition and sorcery might tie. Amid the turmoil their "treachery" has inspired, Wasp and Raider must undertake a desperate journey into the heart of the dreaded Fire Lands. And the outcome of their terrifying confrontation with dark truth and darker magic in this realm of monsters, ghosts, and half-men will ultimately determine the fate of two kingdoms.
Is Lord of the Fire Lands appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This adult fantasy contains strong violence including battles, magical confrontations, and encounters with monsters. The King's Blades series features mature themes of duty, rebellion, and magical binding, with intense action sequences throughout.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, death, and violence (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the intense friendship between Wasp and Raider as they break tradition and become outlaws, embarking on a dangerous quest into a monster-filled realm.