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Synopsis
An intriguing and fast-paced journey through the tropes of fantasy, peopled by appealing and appaling characters. Having renounced her life with the royal court to marry the head of the College of Magicians, Lady Angarred Hashan is unexpectedly summoned to the side of fourteen-year-old king Jerret, who has fallen under the thumb of an ambitious lord who would place his own son on the throne.
Is The Divided Crown appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book contains political intrigue, power struggles, and likely moderate fantasy violence involving threats to a young king. Some romantic elements are present but appear secondary to the political plot.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include political violence, power imbalance, and manipulation.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the palace intrigue, magical politics, and a capable heroine protecting a young king from ambitious lords.