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Despite their tenuous peace, Stenwold Maker knows the Empire will return to Collegium. Yet even as he prepares the city for battle, these efforts are sabotaged. Ships sailing from Collegium's harbour are sunk by pirates, while others just go missing. Lulled by lies and false promises, Stenwold's allies are falling away too. He faces betrayal on every side, even as the Empire is poised to strike. Despite the city's military might and technology, it may not have the strength to resist. For others also covet Collegium's riches, and forces are massing in the darkness.
Is The Sea Watch appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This military fantasy features large-scale warfare, political intrigue, and multiple betrayals. Violence includes naval combat, pirate attacks, and battle sequences with casualties, though not gratuitously detailed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, war, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love epic war stories with political scheming and complex world-building will find plenty of tactical maneuvering and high-stakes conflict.