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Queen of the Black Coast

Robert E. Howard (1981)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages36 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.88/5 (1098)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentModerate
LanguageMild

Heroine archetypes

Royalty / Princess

Protagonist archetypes

Duo / Partners

Synopsis

Queen of the Black Coast (Conan (Original Short Stories) #9) by Robert E. Howard In Queen of the Black Coast, Conan joins with Belit, the magnificent pirate queen, whose fathers were the kings of Askalon! There is a frightening conflict with a monster winged ape before the sorrowful passing of the Queen of the Black Coast. She who belonged to the sea; to its everlasting mystery he returned her.Queen of the Black Coast also contains a second Conan story -- The Vale of Lost Women, in which the massive Cimmerian rescues the girl Livia from her barbarous captors.

Is Queen of the Black Coast appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 16 and up.

This classic sword-and-sorcery tale contains strong violence including battles with monstrous creatures, some sexual content between the protagonists, and the tragic death of a major character.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include gore, death, and death of a loved one (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens who love classic action-packed fantasy with larger-than-life heroes, pirate adventures, and battles against terrifying monsters will enjoy this pulp adventure.

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HorrorPiratesPulp FantasyAction Adventure