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Synopsis
Ruled by the Mistress of the Skewed Throne, the city of Amenkor has weathered attacks by invaders and the plague of madness brought by the mysterious White Fire. On the brink of civil war and mass starvation, the city turns to an inexperienced new Mistress, an orphan who has risen from the slums to claim the power of the Skewed Throne. Can Varis harness her survival skills and save Amenkor from ultimate destruction?
Is The Cracked Throne appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This epic fantasy features a young orphan heroine thrust into political power amid plague, civil unrest, and warfare. Expect moderate violence typical of fantasy conflicts and themes of class struggle and survival.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, violence, and plague/epidemic (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will root for a street-smart orphan who must use her survival skills to save a crumbling city from starvation and war.