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Synopsis
The death of Royce Greve, Ombria's prince, leads to chaos as his aunt, Domina Pearl, attempts to wrest power away from the late prince's son, causing the forces of light and dark to vie for control of the city.
Is Ombria in Shadow appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This literary fantasy features political intrigue and power struggles following a prince's death. The prose is lyrical and complex, with themes of corruption and moral ambiguity, but violence remains moderate and there's no sexual content or strong language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, death of parent, and political violence (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teens who love atmospheric fairy-tale fantasy with complex politics and mysterious magical elements will be drawn into this shadowy city.