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Synopsis
Despite their growing attachment to each other, Shadrael, a knight without a soul, turns the kidnapped Princess Lea over to the corrupt Vindicant priests in return for their promise of redemption. When the priests renege on their pledge, Shadrael and Lea flee into the shadow realm where they must find a balance between light and dark or be destroyed.
Is The Crown appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
This fantasy adventure features kidnapping, betrayal by religious authorities, and characters navigating a dangerous shadow realm. Romance is present but not explicit, with moderate fantasy violence.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and deception.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the morally complex knight seeking redemption and his unlikely bond with the princess he kidnaps, all while navigating a dangerous shadow realm.