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Synopsis
"Once the greatest samurai in all Rokugan, Toturi has managed to hold the Empire together despite warring clans and internal treacheries. But nothing has prepared him for the hordes of vile spirits ravaging his beloved realm. As battles rage across the battered land, Toturi and his children are the only hope for Rokugan"--P. [4] of cover.
Is The Steel Throne appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Contains fantasy battle violence with samurai warfare and spirit creatures threatening the empire. Moderate peril throughout with characters facing death and destruction, but violence is not graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the samurai-inspired fantasy setting with an emperor and his children fighting to save their empire from supernatural invasion.