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Synopsis
The dragons of the world gather to mourn the loss of one of their oldest and greatest, whose demise leaves a weakness in their protective shield of the Earth. Ashe and Rhapsody, the Lord and Lady of Cymrian, also convene with their allies to prepare for the war looming between deadly powers that could tear the world apart.
Is The Assassin King appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This epic fantasy features large-scale warfare, dragon lore, and mature themes of loss and conflict. Violence is integral to the war narrative, though not gratuitously graphic. Contains mild romantic content between the protagonists.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love sweeping dragon epics with complex politics and high-stakes battles will be drawn into this world-spanning conflict.