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The Widow and the King

John Dickinson (2005)

SubgenreEpic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesCup of the World #2
Setting
CSM age13+
Goodreads3.57
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceCaptivityBetrayal

Positive tags

QuestComing of AgeAdventureSurvival

Hero archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyAncient Evil ReturnsReluctant HeroComing of AgeQuestHidden IdentityProphecyChosen OneMentor FigureBetrayal

Themes

IdentityComing of AgeGood vs EvilTrust and BetrayalDestiny vs Free WillLegacySurvival

Synopsis

When the hooded prince of the evil "undercraft" is released from a magical prison, young Ambrose, the last descendant of a great king, flees for his life, not knowing who his friends or enemies are.

Tags

Dark FantasyQuest FantasyComing of Age