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For a thousand years ashes have fallen from the sky. For a thousand years nothing has flourished. For a thousand years the skaa have been enslaved and live in misery, mired in inevitable fear. For a thousand years the Lord Ruler has reigned with absolute power, ruling thanks to terror, his powers and his immortality, aided by "benders" and "inquisitors", along with the powerful magic of Allomancy.
Is The Final Empire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 14 and up.
Strong fantasy violence including deaths and torture under an oppressive regime; no sexual content or strong language. Mature themes of slavery, class oppression, and rebellion may be intense for younger readers.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include torture, slavery, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the intricate magic system, clever heist planning, and underdog rebellion against an immortal tyrant.