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Synopsis
When he was nine, he watched his mother and brother killed before him. By the time he was 13, he was the leader of a band of bloodthirsty thugs. By 15, he intends to be king. It's time for Prince Honorous Jorg Ancrath to return to the castle he turned his back on and take what's rightfully his.
Prince of Thorns: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is an intensely dark, violent fantasy with graphic descriptions of murder, torture, and assault. The protagonist is a teenage antihero who leads a band of killers and commits morally reprehensible acts. Strong language and mature themes throughout.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include sexual assault, torture, graphic violence, gore, and murder (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens seeking an uncompromising, morally complex protagonist in a brutal medieval fantasy world will find this compelling.