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Cover of The Final Key

The Final Key

Catherine Asaro (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesSaga of the Skolian Empire #3
Setting
CSM age16+
Goodreads3.96
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

AssassinationPolitical ViolenceWarViolence

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSurvivalHopeful Ending

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineSoldier / Marine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Chosen OneComing of AgeEmpirePolitical IntrigueReluctant HeroWarAssassination PlotMilitary Protagonist

Themes

Coming of AgePolitical IntrigueSurvivalDuty and ResponsibilityWar and ConflictDestinyEmpire and Power

Synopsis

The Skolian Empire is targeted by a series of assassinations and subterfuges by the Euban Concord, a situation for which a teenage cadet becomes her world's only hope.

Tags

Space OperaMilitary Science FictionPolitical Thriller