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The trade of queens

Charles Stross (2010)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages304 (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.62/5 (2383)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVsMultiverse Hopper

Synopsis

After a nuclear explosion in Washington, D.C., kills the president, a dissident faction of the Clan from an alternate universe joins a faction of the U.S. government in a political takeover. There is no safe place for a pregnant Queen Miriam and her Clan except, perhaps, in the third alternate world, New Britain--which has just had a revolution and a nuclear incident of its own.

The trade of queens: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult fantasy novel includes nuclear explosions, political assassinations, warfare between parallel universes, and a pregnant protagonist fleeing for her life. Strong violence and political intrigue throughout.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include violence, terrorism, and nuclear weapons (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who enjoy complex multiverse politics and high-stakes survival stories will find this gripping.

Tags

Alternate HistoryPolitical ThrillerScience FictionMultiverse